UIC Flames at Cleveland State Vikings Betting Prediction 02/01/20

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The UIC Flames (10-13, 5-5 Hor) will be at the Wolstein Center to clash with the Cleveland State Vikings (9-14, 5-5 Hor) in a Hor matchup. Action begins at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

UIC Flames vs. Cleveland State Vikings Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Vikings defeated the IUPUI Jaguars 72-62, while the Flames beat the Youngstown State Penguins 90-83.

The Flames knocked down 16 of their 21 free throws (76.2 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.552 (above their season average of 0.505). The Vikings, on the other hand, had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 50.0 (above their season average of 31.3) and had a free throw rate of 0.344 (above their season average of 0.284). Torrey Patton had a good game for Cleveland State with 18 points and five rebounds. Marcus Ottey, meanwhile played well for UIC, contributing 22 points and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Braelen Bridges led the Flames to a 71-66 victory. He notched a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds. UIC had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.7 vs. 21.2). Cleveland State, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (12.4 vs. 24.8).

Cleveland State should have an advantage on the offensive glass in this matchup. The Vikings rank 65th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.1 percent), while UIC ranks 280th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.8 percent).

UIC Flames vs. Cleveland State Vikings Free Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Cleveland State, ATS Winner – Cleveland State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • UIC ranks 121st in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while Cleveland State ranks 294th (12.4).
  • The Flames rank 56th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Vikings rank 169th in blocks allowed per game (4.9).
  • Cleveland State averages 35.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 166th in the NCAA. UIC ranks 209th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
  • The Flames rank 72nd in assists per game (14.5) while the Vikings rank 236th (11.2).
  • Cleveland State ranks 44th in steals per game (8.0) while UIC ranks 189th (5.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Vikings’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 7.8 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Flames have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (9.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (3.1 below their season average).