Detroit Titans vs. UIC Flames Free Prediction 01/24/19

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The Detroit Titans (8-11, 5-2 Hor) will be at Credit Union 1 Arena to go head-to-head with the UIC Flames (9-11, 3-4 Hor) in a Hor matchup. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.

Detroit Titans vs. UIC Flames Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last game. The Flames fell to the Green Bay Phoenix, 90-85, while the Titans were defeated by the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, 79-73.

Detroit had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.6 (above their season average of 28.1) while UIC had a better effective field goal percentage (0.514 vs. 0.530). UIC received a boost from Godwin Boahen, who contributed 25 points, six rebounds and five assists. Antoine Davis, meanwhile played well for Detroit, putting up 19 points.

The Flames dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, UIC won 94-87. UIC’s 0.661 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Detroit, who had a mark of 0.541. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

The sweet-shooting offense of UIC (49th in the country with an effective field goal percentage 0.550) will battle against the porous defense of Detroit (265th in effective field goal percentage allowed 0.522). The Flames should have the edge on that end of the court.

Detroit Titans vs. UIC Flames Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – UIC, ATS Winner – Detroit, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UIC averages 28.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 11th in the NCAA. Detroit ranks 211th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
  • The Titans rank 41st in steals per game (7.8) while the Flames rank 87th (6.8).
  • UIC averages 3.7 blocks per game, which is ranked 81st in the country. Detroit ranks 120th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
  • The Flames average 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 83rd in the nation. The Titans rank 249th in assists allowed per game (18.4).
  • UIC averages 33.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 212th in the NCAA. Detroit ranks 271st in rebounds allowed per game (40.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Titans have scored an average of 83.8 points per game (14.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.8 points per game (6.6 above their season average).
  • The Flames have outscored opponents by an average of 2.6 points in their last five games. For the season, UIC has lost by an average of 0.5 points.