It will be a battle between Hor opponents when the UIC Flames (10-12, 4-5 Hor) welcome the Wright State Raiders (12-10, 6-3 Hor) to Credit Union 1 Arena. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, February 1, 2019.
Wright State Raiders at UIC Flames Free Prediction
The Raiders come in on a high note after topping the Green Bay Phoenix in their last game, 87-75. The Raiders had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.400 (above their season average of 0.255) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.0 vs. 23.5). With 21 points on 9-for-13 shooting, Bill Wampler was the game’s high scorer.
The last time the Flames were in action, they fell to the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, 80-67. Oakland’s turnover percentage was the team’s largest strength over UIC. The Golden Grizzlies had a rate of 10.1 (stronger than their season average of 16.1), while the Flames posted a mark of 14.1. With 24 points on 8-for-15 shooting, Marcus Ottey was the top scorer from either team.
When looking at effective field goal percentage, UIC should have a substantial advantage. The sweet-shooting Flames offense ranks 60th in the nation in that metric at 0.542, while the bottom-tier Wright State defense is ranked 313th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.538).
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. Cole Gentry scored a game-high 24 points in the first matchup, in which the Raiders lost 75-72. UIC’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Wright State. The Flames had a rate of 0.568 while the Raiders posted a mark of 0.391.
Wright State Raiders vs. UIC Flames ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Wright State, ATS Winner – Wright State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UIC averages 28.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 20th in the country. Wright State ranks 112th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6).
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The Raiders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.8, up from 4.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Flames have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (1.2 below their season average).
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