UIC Flames vs. Green Bay Phoenix Betting Prediction 01/03/20

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The UIC Flames (6-9, 1-1 Hor) will be at the Resch Center to go head-to-head with the Green Bay Phoenix (6-9, 1-1 Hor) in a Hor matchup. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, January 3, 2020.

UIC Flames at Green Bay Phoenix Betting Odds

In their last game, the Phoenix defeated the Northern Kentucky Norse, 73-59, while the Flames lost to the Youngstown State Penguins, 70-64.

Green Bay played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.211 (above their season average of 0.199) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.535 (below their season average of 0.536). Northern Kentucky recorded marks of 0.131 and 0.418, respectively, for those same stats. UIC, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.414 vs. 0.464). Green Bay received a boost from Manny Patterson, who recorded 15 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Godwin Boahen had a good game for UIC, recording 15 points.

The Phoenix dominated this series last year, winning all three contests. In the last contest, Green Bay won 82-77. One of Green Bay’s biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 25 trips to the line, while UIC went just six times. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Green Bay could put on a ball-control clinic in this matchup. Green Bay ranks 23rd in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.2 percent), while UIC forces the 54th-fewest turnovers (17.8 percent).

UIC Flames at Green Bay Phoenix Free Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Green Bay, ATS Winner – Green Bay, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Green Bay ranks 16th in assists per game (17.0) while UIC ranks 197th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
  • The Flames rank 173rd in rebounds per game (34.9) while the Phoenix rank 220th in rebounds allowed per game (38.1).
  • UIC is 27th in the nation with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while Green Bay is 40th with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
  • The Flames rank 73rd in three pointers allowed per game (20.2) while the Phoenix rank 246th (26.5).
  • Green Bay ranks 36th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while UIC ranks 142nd (7.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Flames have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (1.0 below their season average).
  • The Phoenix’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.2, up from 1.8 for the season.