The UIC Flames (6-7) will attempt to put an end to their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Wright State Raiders (6-7) at Ervin J. Nutter Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 28, 2018, and will air on ESPN2.
UIC Flames vs. Wright State Raiders ATS Prediction
The Flames are trying to rebound after their 84-67 loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in their last outing. Notre Dame made good use of their 38 trips to the free throw line, making 36 of them (94.7 percent). UIC, meanwhile, was just 13-20 (65.0 percent). Marcus Ottey was the top scorer from either team with 17 points on 6-for-14 shooting.
In the Raiders’ last matchup, they had no trouble getting past the Western Carolina Catamounts, 96-73. The Raiders had a much better free throw rate (0.345 vs. 0.175) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.655 vs. 0.492). Bill Wampler was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 9-for-15 shooting from the field.
After the Raiders won both matchups against the Flames last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent game, Wright State won 88-81. The Raiders’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Flames. Wright State had a rate of 9.4, while UIC posted a mark of 17.5.
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Tarkus Ferguson (0 points) has been fantastic for the Flames while Loudon Love (0 points) has contributed greatly to the Raiders.
It will be a battle of opposite styles as the up-and-down Flames will look to push the more half-court-oriented Raiders. The Flames currently rank 73rd in possessions per game while the Raiders are 325th.
UIC vs. Wright State Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Wright State, ATS Winner – UIC, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Wright State ranks 25th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while UIC ranks 181st (14.3).
The Flames rank 11th in blocks per game (3.3) while the Raiders rank 162nd (1.8).
Wright State ranks 45th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while UIC ranks 167th (35.5).
The Raiders rank 42nd in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Flames rank 118th (6.3).
Wright State averages 24.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 75th in the NCAA. UIC ranks 97th in three pointers allowed per game (22.8).
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The Flames’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.4, up from 0.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Raiders have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (3.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (5.5 above their season average).
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