UIC Flames at IUPUI Jaguars Free Prediction 02/09/19

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The UIC Flames (12-12, 6-5 Hor) will be at Indiana Farmers Coliseum to take on the IUPUI Jaguars (14-10, 6-5 Hor) in a Hor matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

UIC Flames vs. IUPUI Jaguars Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Jaguars fell to the Wright State Raiders, 79-74, while the Flames edged the Northern Kentucky Norse, 69-67.

The Flames had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 34.4 (above their season average of 24.3) and held the Norse to an effective field goal percentage of 0.467 (below their season average of 0.561). IUPUI, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.9 vs. 27.6). IUPUI was lifted by Camron Justice, who had 22 points and six assists. Tarkus Ferguson fueled UIC with 19 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.

In their first matchup this year, Justice led the Jaguars to a 66-64 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 30 points. IUPUI did a fantastic job of making free throws (18-23; 78.3 percent). UIC, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (18.4 vs. 24.4).

Look for IUPUI to dominate the offensive glass in this contest. The Jaguars rank 56th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.1 percent), while UIC ranks 270th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.6 percent).

UIC Flames at IUPUI Jaguars Free Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Iupui, ATS Winner – IUPUI, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UIC ranks 27th in three pointers attempted per game (27.4) while IUPUI ranks 207th (20.7).
  • The Flames rank 82nd in blocks per game (3.7) while the Jaguars rank 155th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
  • UIC averages 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 94th in the country. IUPUI ranks 160th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
  • The Jaguars rank 70th in rebounds allowed per game (33.0) while the Flames rank 227th (37.2).
  • IUPUI ranks 78th in assists per game (14.6) while UIC ranks 157th in assists allowed per game (13.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Jaguars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 4.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Flames have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (3.2 below their season average).