The UIC Flames (6-10, 1-2 Hor) will be at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena to go head-to-head with the Milwaukee Panthers (6-9, 1-2 Hor) in a Hor matchup. The game begins at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 5, 2020.
UIC Flames at Milwaukee Panthers Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Panthers were victorious over the IUPUI Jaguars, 78-74, while the Flames fell to the Green Bay Phoenix, 85-71.
Milwaukee played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.9 (better than their season average of 15.7) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.2 (above their season average of 30.0). IUPUI had marks of 17.6 and 27.8, respectively, for those same stats. UIC, meanwhile, held Green Bay to an effective field goal percentage of 0.484 (below their season average of 0.536). Te’Jon Lucas had a good outing for Milwaukee, recording 11 points, six rebounds and six assists. UIC, meanwhile, received a boost from Tarkus Ferguson, who had 19 points.
This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Flames won the most recent contest 74-59. UIC made nine of their 21 three pointers (42.9 percent). Milwaukee was, on the other hand, 6-21 (28.6 percent). This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.
There’s a decent chance that UIC struggles to create turnovers. Milwaukee ranks 98th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.3 percent), while UIC forces the 38th-fewest turnovers (17.4 percent).
UIC at Milwaukee Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Milwaukee, ATS Winner – Milwaukee, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UIC ranks 23rd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Milwaukee ranks 115th (3.8).
- The Flames rank 103rd in assists per game (13.7) while the Panthers rank 150th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
- UIC averages 24.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 90th in the nation. Milwaukee ranks 95th in three pointers allowed per game (20.9).
- The Panthers rank 40th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Flames rank 128th (6.9).
- Milwaukee averages 37.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 110th in the nation. UIC ranks 190th in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (3.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.6 points per game (5.0 above their season average).
- The Flames’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.4, down from 6.6 for the season.
