UIC looks to cover the Flames-Titans pointspread on Friday and improve its overall 7-7 mark when they host Detroit in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Detroit Titans were listed as 8-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Detroit Titans vs UIC Flames Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UIC Flames are 7-7 so far on the season, and 7-4 ATS vs the number. The Detroit Titans, meanwhile, are 2-12 and 4-9 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen UIC go 7-4 and the Detroit Titans go 8-5 on betting totals.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the UIC Flames rated this week at No. 167 and the Detroit Titans sitting at No. 282.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Detroit is ranked No. 247 in NCAA basketball at 32.71 per game. Contrast that with UIC's No. 72 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, UIC is the No. 193-ranked team in the country at 6.57 per game, while Detroit rates No. 146 at 7.36 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Detroit suffered a 85-72 loss against Wright State on Saturday, getting 23 points from Corey Allen in a losing effort at Calihan Hall.
The Flames endured a 70-59 loss at the hands of the Crusaders on Friday, despite a 16-point effort from Tarkus Ferguson at UIC Pavilion.
Next Betting Matchups
Detroit at Valparaiso, Sunday, January 8th
UIC at Oakland, Sunday, January 8th