The Illinois State Redbirds (4-6) will be at home in Redbird Arena when they clash with the UIC Flames (4-7). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
UIC Flames vs. Illinois State Redbirds ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Redbirds fell to the Northern Kentucky Norse, 79-64, while the Flames got blown out by the DePaul Blue Demons, 86-65.
UIC had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.1 (above their season average of 24.1) while Illinois State held Northern Kentucky to an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.1 (below the 29.3 mark opponents have averaged against Illinois State this season). Rey Idowu had a solid performance for Illinois State with 14 points. UIC, meanwhile, was lifted by Braelen Bridges, who put up 14 points and 14 rebounds.
The Flames won the only game between these two teams last season, 94-75. UIC’s 0.648 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Illinois State, who had a mark of 0.483. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
UIC Flames at Illinois State Redbirds Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Illinois State, ATS Winner – Illinois State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Illinois State ranks 102nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.1) while UIC ranks 231st (38.6).
- The Flames rank 40th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Redbirds rank 82nd (3.2).
- The Flames rank 52nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while the Redbirds rank 155th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
- Illinois State ranks 130th in assists per game (13.2) while UIC ranks 218th in assists allowed per game (15.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Flames have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (5.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
- The Redbirds have outscored opponents by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Illinois State has been defeated by an average of 0.6 points.
