The Illinois State Redbirds (5-6) meet the UIC Flames (4-6) at Redbird Arena. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 19, 2017.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 144 points with Illinois State opening as a 10-point favorite.
UIC Flames at Illinois State Redbirds Betting Prediction
In the Flames’ last outing, they topped the Dartmouth Big Green, 76-60. The Flames had a turnover percentage of 13.8 (better than their season average of 19.6) and held the Big Green to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.8 (below their season average of 24.6). Dominique Matthews fueled UIC with 18 points and five rebounds.
The Redbirds defeated the Ole Miss Rebels in their last outing, 101-97. Illinois State’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over Ole Miss. The Redbirds had a rate of 39.5 (above their season average of 19.9), while the Rebels posted a mark of 31.9. Milik Yarbrough led Illinois State in scoring with 25 points on 8-for-17 shooting.
UIC could have a difficult time creating turnovers. Illinois State ranks 90th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.6 percent), while UIC forces the 73rd-fewest turnovers (20.4 percent).
UIC comes into the contest with records of 4-6 straight up (SU) and 1-6 against the spread (ATS). Of the Flames’ 7 games that accepted bets, four have finished over the O/U total.
Meanwhile, Illinois State is 5-6 SU and 4-4 ATS. Redbirds games also have typically finished over the O/U total (75.0 percent).
Yarbrough has averaged 16.2 points over the last five games for Illinois State.
UIC Flames vs. Illinois State Redbirds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Illinois State, ATS Winner – UIC, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
UIC is 0-3 ATS on the road with 3 overs and 0 unders.
At home, Illinois State is 1-1 ATS with 1 over and 1 under.
UIC averages 37.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 52nd in the nation. Illinois State ranks 256th in rebounds allowed per game (42.2).
The Redbirds rank 22nd in three pointers attempted per game (27.7) while the Flames rank 174th (20.7).
Illinois State ranks 10th in steals allowed per game (4.6) while UIC ranks 156th (6.7).
The Redbirds average 15.5 assists per game, which ranks 65th in the NCAA. The Flames rank 168th in assists allowed per game (17.1).
UIC ranks 18th in blocks per game (7.0) while Illinois State ranks 94th (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, UIC is 1-3 ATS with 2 overs and 2 unders.
Illinois State is 2-3 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under over their last five games.
The Flames’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.2, up from 1.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Redbirds have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 82.2 points per game (5.4 above their season average).
