UIC Flames at Oakland Golden Grizzlies Free Prediction 01/23/20

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The UIC Flames (8-12, 3-4 Hor) will be at the Athletics Center Orena to take on the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (7-13, 2-5 Hor) in a Hor matchup. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 23, 2020.

UIC Flames vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Golden Grizzlies fell to the Milwaukee Panthers, 73-68, while the Flames beat the IUPUI Jaguars, 75-66.

The Flames held the Jaguars to an effective field goal percentage of 0.383 (below their season average of 0.480) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.0 (below their season average of 30.3). Oakland, meanwhile, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.580 (above their season average of 0.474). Xavier Hill-Mais had a solid performance for Oakland, recording 20 points and five rebounds. Tarkus Ferguson played a key role for UIC with 16 points, nine rebounds and nine assists.

The Golden Grizzlies dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last matchup, Oakland won 86-72. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Oakland’s largest strengths. They made 38 trips to the line, while UIC went just 15 times. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

The aggressive Oakland offense could be living from the free throw line in this showdown. The Golden Grizzlies currently rank 96th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.249, while UIC ranks 256th in FTA rate allowed (0.245).

UIC vs. Oakland Betting Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • UIC averages 22.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 116th in the country. Oakland ranks 269th in three pointers allowed per game (27.7).
  • The Golden Grizzlies average 6.2 steals per game, which ranks 138th in the NCAA. The Flames rank 145th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
  • The Flames rank 92nd in assists per game (13.8) while the Golden Grizzlies rank 199th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
  • Oakland averages 36.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 134th in the NCAA. UIC ranks 221st in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Golden Grizzlies have scored an average of 65.8 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (0.2 above their season average).
  • The Flames’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.8, down from 5.5 for the season.