The UIC Flames (9-12, 4-4 Hor) will be at Calihan Hall to square off with the Detroit Titans (5-16, 3-5 Hor) in a Hor matchup. Action gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
UIC Flames vs. Detroit Titans ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Titans defeated the IUPUI Jaguars 76-64, while the Flames dismantled the Oakland Golden Grizzlies 80-50.
The Flames, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.494, had a fantastic mark of 0.709, while the Golden Grizzlies had a turnover percentage of 20.2 (above the 14.9 mark opponents have averaged against UIC this season). Meanwhile, Detroit dominated every facet of their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.167 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 29.6). For those same stats, IUPUI had marks of 0.030 and 26.2, respectively. Detroit’s Chris Brandon had a good outing, recording 18 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks. Meanwhile, UIC was lifted by Tarkus Ferguson, who contributed 19 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.
The Flames dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last contest, UIC won 80-71. UIC had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.551 vs. 0.426). Detroit, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (15.2 vs. 20.2). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
UIC at Detroit Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – UIC, ATS Winner – UIC, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UIC ranks 73rd in assists per game (14.4) while Detroit ranks 249th in assists allowed per game (17.4).
- The Flames rank 59th in blocks per game (4.0) while the Titans rank 110th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- Detroit averages 6.0 steals per game, which ranks 141st in the nation. UIC ranks 148th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- The Titans average 27.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 23rd in the NCAA. The Flames rank 154th in three pointers allowed per game (22.0).
- Detroit averages 36.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 121st in the country. UIC ranks 201st in rebounds allowed per game (36.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Titans have outscored opponents by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Detroit has been defeated by an average of 8.2 points.
- During their last five games, the Flames have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.0 points per game (6.9 below their season average).
