Illinois-Chicago takes to the basketball court against Oakland on Sunday, hoping to send the Grizzlies to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at Athletics Center Orena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Illinois-Chicago Flames opened as 22.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Illinois-Chicago Flames vs Oakland Grizzlies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Oakland Grizzlies bring a 9-7 record (8-3 ATS) to this tilt against the 2-11 Flames, who are 3-9 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Oakland go 8-3 so far and the Illinois-Chicago Flames go 3-9.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Oakland Grizzlies at No. 110 and the Illinois-Chicago Flames at No. 329 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Oakland's No. 9-ranked scoring average of 85.62 PPG, against a Illinois-Chicago Flames defense rated No. 215 and allowing 76.77 PPG. The Oakland Grizzlies FG% has averaged 44.53% to date this season, more than the Illinois-Chicago Flames shooters have managed so far (37.93% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Flames endured a 87-69 loss at the hands of the Titans on Friday, despite a 22-point effort from Dikembe Dixson at Calihan Hall.
Oakland got 20 points from Kahlil Felder but lost anyway, 84-67, to Valparaiso on Friday at Athletics Center Orena.
Next Betting Matchups
Illinois-Chicago home to Wisc-Green Bay, Thursday, January 14th
Oakland at Detroit, Saturday, January 16th