UIC Flames will go to the free throw line vs Detroit Titans on Friday, hoping to boost its 13-13 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The UIC Flames opened as -1-point favorites 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).
UIC Flames vs Detroit Titans Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Detroit Titans are 6-19 so far on the season, and 9-15 ATS vs the number. The UIC Flames, meanwhile, are 13-13 and 15-8 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Detroit go 16-8 and the UIC Flames go 13-10 on betting totals.
The Titans - Flames odds would favor the Titans if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Detroit is rated No. 182 in the current Odds Shark poll, while UIC is at No. 190.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Detroit's No. 70 nationally ranked offense (77.68 points per game) against a UIC Flames defense that sits as the No. 200 at 75.42 PPG. The Detroit Titans have been averaging 45.28% from the field, more than the Flames have managed so far this season (45.16% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Flames got 17 points from Tai Odiase, but it was Cleveland State that prevailed in a 66-63 final on Saturday at UIC Pavilion.
Jaleel Hogan scored 23 points in a futile effort to lead the Titans to a win (they lost 89-80 to Oakland at Calihan Hall on Friday).
Next Betting Matchups
UIC at Oakland, Sunday, February 19th
Detroit at Valparaiso, Sunday, February 19th