The DePaul Blue Demons (6-2) look to continue their six-game home winning streak when they clash against the UIC Flames (4-6), who will try to put an end to their five-game road losing streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 14, 2018.
UIC Flames at DePaul Blue Demons Betting Prediction
The Flames are hoping for a better outcome after their 84-67 loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in their last contest. Notre Dame made good use of their 38 trips to the free throw line, converting on 36 of them (94.7 percent). UIC, on the other hand, was just 13-20 (65.0 percent). Marcus Ottey was the game’s leading scorer with 17 points on 6-for-14 shooting.
In the Blue Demons’ previous matchup, they easily got past the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, 80-58. The Blue Demons had a much better free throw rate (0.386 vs. 0.097) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (52.8 vs. 40.5). Max Strus was the game’s top scorer with 25 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field.
The Blue Demons won the sole game against the Flames last season, 65-55. The Blue Demons’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Flames. DePaul had a rate of 14.0, while UIC posted a mark of 23.1.
Tarkus Ferguson and Ottey have played at a high level over the last five games for UIC. Ferguson has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Ottey has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
The offensive glass should be a major edge for DePaul in this matchup. The Blue Demons rank 62nd in offensive rebounding percentage (33.4 percent), while UIC ranks 257th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.8 percent) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
UIC Flames vs. DePaul Blue Demons Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Depaul, ATS Winner – DePaul, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
DePaul averages 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 58th in the country. UIC ranks 215th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
The Blue Demons average 38.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 70th in the nation. The Flames rank 210th in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
UIC ranks sixth in blocks per game (6.0) while DePaul ranks 133rd (3.0).
The Flames rank 116th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6) while the Blue Demons rank 231st (25.1).
DePaul averages 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 103rd in the nation. UIC ranks 171st in steals allowed per game (6.9).
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