Milwaukee Panthers vs. UIC Flames Betting Prediction 02/24/19

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The UIC Flames (14-14, 8-7 Hor) close out their home schedule at Credit Union 1 Arena against the Milwaukee Panthers (9-19, 4-11 Hor). The game is scheduled to start at 4:12 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

Milwaukee Panthers at UIC Flames Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Flames lost a winnable game to the Green Bay Phoenix, 63-62, while the Panthers were beaten by the IUPUI Jaguars, 67-60.

Milwaukee made 11 of their 25 three pointers (44.0 percent) while UIC had an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.8 (above their season average of 24.3). UIC was lifted by Tarkus Ferguson, who contributed 14 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, DeAndre Abram was a key piece for Milwaukee with 19 points and seven rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Abram led the Panthers to an 81-69 victory. He notched a double-double with 19 points and 16 rebounds. One of Milwaukee’s largest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They had 31 free throw attempts, while UIC had 18.

It will be a battle of conflicting styles as the fast-breaking Flames (ranked 74th in the NCAA in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Panthers (183rd in possessions per game).

Milwaukee Panthers vs. UIC Flames ATS Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UIC, ATS Winner – UIC, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • UIC ranks 31st in three pointers attempted per game (26.7) while Milwaukee ranks 285th in three pointers allowed per game (27.0).
  • The Panthers average 35.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 134th in the country. The Flames rank 249th in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
  • UIC blocks 4.0 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 66th in the country. Milwaukee ranks 126th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
  • The Flames rank 73rd in assists per game (14.7) while the Panthers rank 234th (11.5).
  • UIC ranks 93rd in steals per game (6.8) while Milwaukee ranks 231st (4.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Panthers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.0, up from 5.0 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Flames have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (2.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (1.9 below their season average).