UIC Flames at IUPUI Jaguars Betting Prediction 01/18/20

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The UIC Flames (7-12, 2-4 Hor) will be at Indiana Farmers Coliseum to clash against the IUPUI Jaguars (5-14, 1-5 Hor) in a Hor matchup. Action begins at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.

UIC Flames vs. IUPUI Jaguars ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Jaguars were blown out by the Northern Kentucky Norse, 96-71, while the Flames beat the Wright State Raiders, 76-72.

UIC’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Wright State. The Flames had a rate of 0.517 (above their season average of 0.491), while the Raiders posted a mark of 0.417 (below their season average of 0.518). IUPUI, on the other hand, did a terrific job of getting and making free throws (19-26; 73.1 percent). IUPUI’s Marcus Burk played well, putting up 25 points. UIC, meanwhile, rallied around Tarkus Ferguson, who put up 12 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.

This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Flames won the most recent matchup 76-75. UIC’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over IUPUI. The Flames had a rate of 0.586 while the Jaguars posted a mark of 0.444. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

Getting to the line could be hard to come by for UIC in this battle. The Flames rank 232nd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.207, while IUPUI ranks 84th in FTA rate allowed (0.185).

UIC at IUPUI Betting Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – IUPUI, ATS Winner – IUPUI, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UIC averages 22.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 106th in the country. IUPUI ranks 232nd in three pointers allowed per game (25.1).
  • The Jaguars rank 141st in rebounds per game (36.1) while the Flames rank 213th in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
  • IUPUI ranks 101st in steals per game (7.1) while UIC ranks 154th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
  • The Flames average 13.5 assists per game, which ranks 116th in the nation. The Jaguars rank 239th in assists allowed per game (16.2).
  • UIC ranks 37th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while IUPUI ranks 116th (3.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 77.6 points per game (12.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.6 points per game (9.8 above their season average).
  • The Flames’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.8, up from 6.3 for the season.