The Wright State Raiders (15-3, 5-0 Hor) visit Credit Union 1 Arena to go head-to-head against the UIC Flames (6-12, 1-4 Hor). The Raiders will try to extend their eight-game winning streak. Action begins at 4:12 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 12, 2020.
Wright State Raiders at UIC Flames Betting Odds
In their last game, the Flames lost to the Northern Kentucky Norse, 68-52, while the Raiders beat the IUPUI Jaguars, 84-70.
Wright State played a nearly flawless game. They had a great turnover percentage of 9.8 (better than their season average of 14.2) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.0 (above their season average of 33.4). For those same stats, IUPUI was 13.9 and 28.9, respectively. UIC, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.2 (above their season average of 26.1). Michael Diggins put together a solid outing for UIC with 15 points and nine rebounds. Wright State, meanwhile, received a boost from Loudon Love, who finished with 20 points and 15 rebounds.
The Flames dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the most recent contest, UIC won 67-53. UIC had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.540 vs. 0.307). Wright State, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 20.0). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
UIC could have trouble getting to the free throw line in this battle. The Flames currently rank 237th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.205, while Wright State ranks 46th in FTA rate allowed (0.166). Additionally, the Raiders’ 30th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 111.3) will battle against the Flames’ 297th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 104.5).
Wright State Raiders vs. UIC Flames Free Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Wright State, ATS Winner – Wright State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Wright State averages 41.6 rebounds per game, which ranks ninth in the NCAA. UIC ranks 195th in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
- The Flames rank 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Raiders rank 65th (3.1).
- Wright State averages 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 118th in the nation. UIC ranks 126th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- The Raiders rank 32nd in assists allowed per game (10.2) while the Flames rank 186th (14.3).
- UIC ranks 96th in three pointers attempted per game (23.6) while Wright State ranks 136th in three pointers allowed per game (22.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Raiders have scored an average of 84.4 points per game (2.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (2.4 above their season average).
- The Flames’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.6, down from 6.8 for the season.
