The UIC Flames (15-14, 9-7 Hor) will be at the Athletics Center Orena to take on the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (13-16, 9-7 Hor) in a Hor matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.
UIC Flames vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Golden Grizzlies won big over the Detroit Titans 95-75, while the Flames beat the Milwaukee Panthers 74-59.
UIC played a nearly perfect game. They had a great effective field goal percentage of 0.583 (above their season average of 0.539) and a free throw rate of 0.204 (above their season average of 0.192). For those same stats, Milwaukee recorded marks of 0.393 and 0.180, respectively. Meanwhile, Oakland’s 0.691 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Detroit, who had a rate of 0.426. The Golden Grizzlies’ mark was above their season average of 0.548, while the Titans’ was below their season average of 0.496. Braden Norris played a pivotal role for Oakland with 23 points and 10 assists. Godwin Boahen, meanwhile had a solid performance for UIC, putting up 22 points, eight rebounds and six assists.
In their first matchup this year, Xavier Hill-Mais led the Golden Grizzlies to an 80-67 win. He notched a double-double with 20 points and 13 rebounds. The Golden Grizzlies’ 10.1 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Flames, who had a mark of 14.1.
Oakland appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Golden Grizzlies rank 60th in offensive efficiency, while UIC ranks 208th in defensive efficiency.
UIC Flames vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Oakland, ATS Winner – UIC, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UIC ranks 69th in assists per game (14.8) while Oakland ranks 237th in assists allowed per game (15.3).
- The Flames rank 98th in steals per game (6.7) while the Golden Grizzlies rank 118th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
- The Flames average 26.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 35th in the country. The Golden Grizzlies rank 130th in three pointers allowed per game (21.9).
- UIC ranks 196th in rebounds per game (34.4) while Oakland ranks 283rd (31.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Flames have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (3.0 below their season average).
- The Golden Grizzlies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.0, up from 0.3 for the season.
