The Florida Atlantic Owls (3-3) will be in the at FAU Arena when they challenge the UIC Flames (2-5). Action gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 1, 2019.
UIC Flames at Florida Atlantic Owls ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Owls won big over the Holy Cross Crusaders, 87-69, while the Flames were blown out by the Canisius Golden Griffins, 94-64.
Florida Atlantic dominated every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.339 (above their season average of 0.201) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.2 (above their season average of 35.4). For those same stats, Holy Cross put up marks of 0.148 and 28.6, respectively. UIC, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.431 (above their season average of 0.164). Cornelius Taylor played a pivotal role for Florida Atlantic with 15 points and six rebounds. Tarkus Ferguson played well for UIC, contributing 17 points and five rebounds.
The offensive glass should be a major advantage for Florida Atlantic in this showdown. Since the 2018-19 season, the Owls rank 89th in offensive rebounding percentage (31.3 percent), while UIC ranks 289th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.3 percent).
UIC Flames vs. Florida Atlantic Owls Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Florida Atlantic, ATS Winner – Florida Atlantic, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Florida Atlantic averages 39.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 23rd in the nation. UIC ranks 295th in rebounds allowed per game (37.7).
- The Flames average 6.4 steals per game, which ranks 143rd in the nation. The Owls rank 267th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- Florida Atlantic ranks 13th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while UIC ranks 99th (3.1).
- The Flames rank 39th in three pointers attempted per game (26.5) while the Owls rank 254th in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
- UIC ranks 63rd in assists per game (14.7) while Florida Atlantic ranks 226th (12.5).
