UIC Flames at Green Bay Phoenix ATS Prediction 03/05/19

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The UIC Flames (16-15, 10-8 Hor) go head-to-head against the Green Bay Phoenix (16-15, 10-8 Hor) in the Horizon Conference Tourney at Resch Center. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.

UIC Flames at Green Bay Phoenix Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Phoenix were beaten by the Northern Kentucky Norse, 86-82, while the Flames were victorious over the Detroit Titans, 80-71.

The Flames held the Titans to an effective field goal percentage of 0.426 (below their season average of 0.497) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.3 (above their season average of 24.3). Green Bay, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (15-20; 75.0 percent). Green Bay received a boost from Sandy Cohen III, who finished with 25 points and eight assists. Meanwhile, Tarkus Ferguson had a good outing for UIC, contributing 20 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.

UIC may struggle to create turnovers. Green Bay ranks 48th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.6 percent), while UIC forces the 239th-most turnovers (18.1 percent).

UIC Flames at Green Bay Phoenix Free Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Green Bay, ATS Winner – Green Bay, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • UIC averages 26.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 33rd in the NCAA. Green Bay ranks 246th in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
  • The Phoenix rank 112th in rebounds per game (36.3) while the Flames rank 223rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.9).
  • Green Bay ranks 58th in blocks per game (4.0) while UIC ranks 62nd in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
  • The Flames rank 63rd in assists per game (14.9) while the Phoenix rank 192nd in assists allowed per game (13.9).
  • Green Bay averages 8.1 steals per game, which ranks 24th in the nation. UIC ranks 140th in steals allowed per game (6.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Phoenix have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (8.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (6.9 below their season average).
  • The Flames’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 0.4 for the season.