UIC Flames at Saint Joseph’s Hawks ATS Prediction

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The UIC Flames (3-3) will travel to Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena to challenge the Saint Joseph’s Hawks (3-3). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

UIC Flames vs. Saint Joseph’s Hawks ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Hawks lost a tough one against the William & Mary Tribe, 87-85, while the Flames won big over the Wisconsin-Parkside Rangers, 94-74.

UIC played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary effective field goal percentage of 0.692 (above their season average of 0.576) and a turnover percentage of 13.8 (better than their season average of 17.9). Wisconsin-Parkside was 0.519 and 18.1, respectively, for those same stats. Saint Joseph’s, on the other hand, did a great job of getting and making free throws (21-28; 75.0 percent). Saint Joseph’s received a boost from Charlie Brown, who finished with 37 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Marcus Ottey had a good game for UIC, putting up 20 points.

The Hawks won the only contest between these two teams last season, 86-82. Saint Joseph’s had a better effective field goal percentage (0.500 vs. 0.466). UIC, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (12.5 vs. 15.4).

There’s a decent chance that UIC struggles to create turnovers. Since last season, Saint Joseph’s ranks second in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 13.7 percent), while UIC has forced the 250th-most turnovers (17.7 percent).

UIC Flames vs. Saint Joseph’s Hawks Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Saint Joseph’s, ATS Winner – UIC, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Saint Joseph’s ranks 10th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while UIC ranks 239th (7.0).
  • The Flames rank 172nd in three pointers allowed per game (21.8) while the Hawks rank 329th (27.6).
  • Saint Joseph’s ranks 133rd in assists per game (14.1) while UIC ranks 279th in assists allowed per game (15.1).
  • The Flames average 37.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 68th in the country. The Hawks rank 293rd in rebounds allowed per game (38.0).
  • UIC ranks second in blocks per game (6.3) while Saint Joseph’s ranks 216th (2.7).