IUPUI Jaguars vs. UIC Flames ATS Prediction 01/04/19

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The IUPUI Jaguars (8-7, 0-2 Hor) will be at Credit Union 1 Arena to take on the UIC Flames (7-8, 1-1 Hor) in a Hor matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 4, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.

IUPUI Jaguars vs. UIC Flames ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Flames fell to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 84-67, while the Jaguars were defeated by the Xavier Musketeers, 82-69.

IUPUI did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (20-26; 76.9 percent) while UIC had a better turnover percentage (15.2 vs. 16.9). UIC’s Marcus Ottey had a good game, recording 17 points and five rebounds. IUPUI, meanwhile, received a boost from Jaylen Minnett, who finished with 21 points.

The Flames dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent game, UIC won 71-62. UIC’s 0.491 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over IUPUI, who had a mark of 0.398. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

Tarkus Ferguson and Ottey have played at a high level over the last five games for UIC. Ferguson has averaged 0 points, while Ottey has put up 0 points a game during that span.

UIC appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Flames currently rank 37th in effective field goal percentage (0.555), while IUPUI ranks 199th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.502).

IUPUI vs. UIC Free Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – UIC, ATS Winner – UIC, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UIC ranks 35th in three pointers attempted per game (27.1) while IUPUI ranks 184th (21.1).
  • The Jaguars rank 113th in assists per game (14.1) while the Flames rank 160th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
  • The Jaguars average 37.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 100th in the NCAA. The Flames rank 186th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
  • UIC ranks 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while IUPUI ranks 124th (3.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Jaguars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 4.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Flames have scored an average of 80.8 points per game (4.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 85.2 points per game (7.3 above their season average).