Wright State Raiders at UIC Flames Betting Prediction 02/01/19

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The Wright State Raiders (12-10, 6-3 Hor) will be at Credit Union 1 Arena to clash against the UIC Flames (10-12, 4-5 Hor) in a Hor matchup. The game will air on ESPNU at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, February 1, 2019.

Wright State Raiders at UIC Flames ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Flames lost to the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, 80-67, while the Raiders were victorious over the Green Bay Phoenix, 87-75.

Wright State dominated every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.400 (above their season average of 0.255) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.0 (below their season average of 32.4). For those same stats, Green Bay put up marks of 0.203 and 23.5, respectively. UIC, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.0 (above their season average of 24.2). UIC’s Marcus Ottey led the way, putting up 24 points and five rebounds. Bill Wampler, meanwhile fueled Wright State with 21 points.

In their first matchup this season, Tarkus Ferguson led the Flames to a 75-72 win. He recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds. UIC made 13 of its 30 three pointers (43.3 percent). Wright State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.7 vs. 14.3).

UIC could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their elite offense squares off against one of the nation’s worst defenses. The Flames currently rank 60th in effective field goal percentage (0.542), while Wright State ranks 313th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.538).

Wright State vs. UIC Betting Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Wright State, ATS Winner – Wright State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Wright State ranks 36th in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while UIC ranks 228th (37.4).
  • The Raiders rank 27th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Flames rank 89th (6.1).
  • The Raiders rank 39th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while the Flames rank 141st (13.3).
  • UIC ranks 20th in three pointers attempted per game (28.0) while Wright State ranks 112th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • 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).
  • The Raiders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.8, up from 4.5 for the season.