The Detroit Titans (11-18, 8-9 Hor) welcome the UIC Flames (15-15, 9-8 Hor) to Calihan Hall as the regular season comes to a conclusion. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
UIC Flames at Detroit Titans ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Titans won a close one over the IUPUI Jaguars, 87-85, while the Flames fell to the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, 86-72.
Detroit dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.283 (above their season average of 0.217) and a turnover percentage of 10.4 (better than their season average of 14.4). IUPUI was 0.150 and 15.3, respectively, for those same stats. UIC, meanwhile, held Oakland to an offensive rebounding percentage of 9.1 (below their season average of 26.2). Marquis Moore played well for Detroit with 10 points and 10 rebounds. UIC, meanwhile, received a boost from Godwin Boahen, who contributed 20 points and seven assists.
In their first matchup this year, Jordan Blount led the Flames to a 79-67 win. He notched a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. One of UIC’s largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 20-24 (83.3 percent), while the Titans were just 11-18 (61.1 percent).
UIC could struggle to create turnovers. Detroit ranks 43rd in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.6 percent), while UIC forces the 237th-most turnovers (18.1 percent). Additionally, the elite offense of the Flames ranks 60th in effective field goal percentage (0.539), while the Titans are 27th-worst in the nation at effective field goal percentage allowed (0.542).
UIC Flames vs. Detroit Titans Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UIC, ATS Winner – UIC, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UIC ranks 62nd in assists per game (14.9) while Detroit ranks 261st in assists allowed per game (19.1).
- The Flames rank 178th in rebounds per game (34.5) while the Titans rank 281st in rebounds allowed per game (39.0).
- UIC averages 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 65th in the NCAA. Detroit ranks 115th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Flames average 26.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 36th in the NCAA. The Titans rank 220th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
- Detroit averages 7.8 steals per game, which ranks 34th in the country. UIC ranks 139th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Titans have scored an average of 77.0 points per game (6.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 85.8 points per game (9.6 above their season average).
- The Flames have been outscored by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. On the season, UIC has defeated opponents by an average of 0.1 points.
