NIU Convocation Center will host Cal Poly Mustangs vs UIC Flames action on Friday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Cal Poly Mustangs in this one, their betting line was listed as -2-point favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Cal Poly Mustangs vs UIC Flames Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Cal Poly Mustangs will look to cover the spread vs the UIC Flames on Friday, as the Mustangs are 1-2 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Flames are 3-1 ATS. Cal Poly is 2-1 against the total, while UIC is 4-0 versus the total betting line.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the UIC Flames rated this week at No. 304 and the Cal Poly Mustangs sitting at No. 203.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Cal Poly is ranked No. 210 in NCAA basketball at 34.8 per game. Contrast that with UIC's No. 42 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, UIC is the No. 245-ranked team in the country at 5 per game, while Cal Poly rates No. 18 at 10 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Mustangs got 19 points from Victor Joseph as Cal Poly ran past Northern Illinois 68-64 on Wednesday at NIU Convocation Center.
Dikembe Dixson chucked in a team-high 32 points for UIC on Wednesday, but they still came up short in losing 91-80 at NIU Convocation Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Cal Poly home to Elon, Saturday, November 26th
UIC at Northern Illinois, Saturday, November 26th