The DePaul Blue Demons (9-1) will be at home in Wintrust Arena when they clash against the UIC Flames (4-6). The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
UIC Flames at DePaul Blue Demons ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Blue Demons fell to the Buffalo Bulls, 74-69, while the Flames defeated the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons, 62-49.
UIC dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.061 (below their season average of 0.221) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.602 (above their season average of 0.470). Purdue Fort Wayne was 0.035 and 0.412, respectively, for those same stats. DePaul, on the other hand, held Buffalo to an effective field goal percentage of 0.443 (below their season average of 0.499). Paul Reed had a good game for DePaul, finishing with 15 points, 18 rebounds and five blocks. Meanwhile, UIC received a boost from Godwin Boahen, who finished with 13 points and 12 rebounds.
The Blue Demons won the only contest between these two teams last year, 90-70. The Blue Demons’ 26.5 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Flames, who had a mark of 13.5. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
DePaul could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they square off against one of the NCAA’s worst offenses. The Blue Demons currently rank 10th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.423), while UIC is 257th in effective field goal percentage (0.482). Ball security could be troublesome for the Flames. They rank 331st at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 22.7 percent), while the Blue Demons force the 44th-most turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.0 percent).
UIC vs. DePaul Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Depaul, ATS Winner – DePaul, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- DePaul ranks 19th in rebounds per game (40.6) while UIC ranks 245th in rebounds allowed per game (39.4).
- The Blue Demons rank 10th in steals per game (9.6) while the Flames rank 155th (5.8).
- DePaul ranks second in blocks per game (6.7) while UIC ranks 99th (3.4).
- The Blue Demons rank 43rd in assists allowed per game (10.9) while the Flames rank 225th (15.5).
- UIC averages 25.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 49th in the NCAA. DePaul ranks 210th in three pointers allowed per game (24.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Flames’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 7.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Blue Demons have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (2.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (4.4 above their season average).
