The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and UIC Flames open their seasons at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, and will air on ACC Network.
Notre Dame opened as a 14-point favorite, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 148 points.
UIC Flames at Notre Dame Fighting Irish Free Prediction
Last season, UIC did not make the tournament following a 17-15 regular season campaign. Notre Dame also was unable reach the tournament following a 20-14 regular season.
The Flames had records of 17-15 straight up (SU) and 18-14 against the spread (ATS) last season. Of UIC’s 32 games that accepted bets last season, 18 finished over the projected point total.
The Fighting Irish, meanwhile, owned records of 20-14 SU and 15-13-2 ATS last season. In accordance with UIC, games including Notre Dame finished over the O/U total 50.0 percent of the time.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the productive offense of Notre Dame takes on the stingy defense of UIC. In the 2017-18 season, the Fighting Irish ranked 44th in offensive efficiency, while the Flames were 50th in defensive efficiency. It will also be a showdown of opposite tempos as the up-and-down Flames ranked 39th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Fighting Irish ranked 310th.
UIC Flames vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Notre Dame, ATS Winner – UIC, O/U – Over
Click Here to Start Betting Today!
Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Notre Dame ranks 26th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while UIC ranks 228th (7.2).
The Flames average 6.7 blocks per game, which ranks second in the NCAA. The Fighting Irish rank 186th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
Notre Dame averages 36.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 93rd in the NCAA. UIC ranks 258th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
The Fighting Irish average 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 103rd in the country. The Flames rank 263rd in assists allowed per game (15.1).
Notre Dame ranks 110th in three pointers attempted per game (23.3) while UIC ranks 249th (19.4).
+++++
