The DePaul Blue Demons hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Saturday as they look to cover the point spread at UIC Pavilion against the UIC Flames.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the UIC Flames to cover the point spread in this one found them as 1.5-point underdogs earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
DePaul Blue Demons vs UIC Flames Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
UIC Flames battles the DePaul Blue Demons, currently sitting with a 4-4 mark (4-3-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 5-3 for the UIC Flames and 5-3 for the DePaul Blue Demons.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the UIC Flames rated this week at No. 275 and the DePaul Blue Demons sitting at No. 229.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features UIC's No. 189-ranked scoring average of 72 PPG, against a DePaul Blue Demons defense rated No. 169 and allowing 73.67 PPG. The UIC Flames FG% has averaged 40.27% to date this season, more than the DePaul Blue Demons shooters have managed so far (38.34% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
DePaul cruised to victory on Wednesday, running Central Connecticut State out of the gym and running up a 85-57 score at Wintrust Arena.
UIC cruised to victory on Wednesday, running Wisconsin-Parkside out of the gym and running up a 76-48 score at UIC Pavilion.
Next Betting Matchups
DePaul home to Alabama A&M, Monday, December 11th
UIC at Dartmouth, Friday, December 15th