The Troy Trojans (4-3) will be at home in Trojan Arena when they go head-to-head with the UIC Flames (2-3). Troy is a 6-point favorite on the opening line, while the games Over/Under (O/U) opened at 149.5 points. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 29, 2017.
UIC Flames at Troy Trojans Odds Preview
The Flames were blown out by the No. 8 Kentucky Wildcats in their last contest, 107-73. UIC’s Tai Odiase put together a solid game, finishing with 15 points and eight rebounds. Kentucky’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over UIC. The Wildcats had a rate of 0.698 (above their season average of 0.519), while the Flames posted a mark of 0.445.
In the Trojans last matchup, they blew out the Delaware State Hornets, 95-64. Alex Hicks played a key role for Troy with 15 points and eight rebounds. Troy played a flawless game. They had a solid offensive rebounding percentage of 30.0 (above their season average of 29.2) and a free throw rate of 0.314 (above their season average of 0.220). For those same stats, Delaware State recorded marks of 14.3 and 0.184, respectively.
Troy should have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Trojans rank 55th in offensive efficiency, while the Flames rank 172nd in defensive efficiency since last season.
In terms of the O/U total, these teams are complete opposites. UIC games have finished over 66.7 percent of the time, while games featuring Troy have gone under 80.0 percent of the time. Looking at straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) records, the Trojans have a substantial advantage. They are 4-3 SU and 3-2 ATS, while the Flames are 2-3 SU and 0-3 ATS.
UIC Flames vs. Troy Trojans Odds Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Troy, ATS Winner – Troy, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
- The Trojans rank 115th in assists allowed per game (12.7) while the Flames rank 235th (14.4).
- UIC ranks 15th in blocks per game (5.3) while Troy ranks 114th (3.7).
- UIC ranks 46th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Troy ranks 262nd (23.5).
- The Trojans rank 103rd in rebounds per game (37.2) while the Flames rank 240th in rebounds allowed per game (36.9).
- Troy ranks 130th in steals allowed per game (6.1) while UIC ranks 266th (7.6).
