The Youngstown State Penguins (8-6, 1-0 Hor) will be at Credit Union 1 Arena to square off against the UIC Flames (6-8, 1-0 Hor) in a Hor matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 30, 2019.
Youngstown State Penguins at UIC Flames ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Flames defeated the Cleveland State Vikings 71-66, while the Penguins beat the IUPUI Jaguars 83-73.
Youngstown State’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over IUPUI. The Penguins had a rate of 0.602 (above their season average of 0.468), while the Jaguars posted a mark of 0.526. Meanwhile, UIC’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Cleveland State. The Flames had a rate of 41.7 (above their season average of 25.1), while the Vikings posted a mark of 21.2 (below their season average of 29.4). Braelen Bridges had a solid performance for UIC, putting up 11 points and 13 rebounds. Naz Bohannon, meanwhile played a key role for Youngstown State with 18 points and 11 rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent contest, the Penguins won 81-73. Youngstown State out-rebounded UIC. The Penguins had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. two) and total rebounds (36 vs. 28). This will be the first meeting of the year between these two teams.
The offensive glass should be a major edge for Youngstown State in this battle. The Penguins currently rank 51st in offensive rebounding percentage (33.7 percent), while UIC ranks 262nd in defensive rebounding percentage (69.9 percent).
Youngstown State vs. UIC Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UIC, ATS Winner – UIC, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Youngstown State averages 40.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 30th in the nation. UIC ranks 209th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
- The Flames rank 67th in three pointers attempted per game (25.0) while the Penguins rank 95th in three pointers allowed per game (21.1).
- UIC is 32nd in the NCAA with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while Youngstown State is 45th with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
- The Penguins rank 43rd in steals allowed per game (5.6) while the Flames rank 131st (6.9).
- UIC averages 14.2 assists per game, which ranks 84th in the nation. Youngstown State ranks 119th in assists allowed per game (12.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Flames have scored an average of 68.0 points per game (1.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (5.4 below their season average).
- The Penguins’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, up from 3.8 for the season.
