Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Wisc-Green Bay when they take on the Illinois-Chicago Flames on Thursday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Wisc-Green Bay Phoenix in this one, their betting line was listed as -12.5-point favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Wisc-Green Bay Phoenix vs Illinois-Chicago Flames Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Wisc-Green Bay Phoenix will look to cover the spread vs the Illinois-Chicago Flames on Thursday, as the Phoenix are 9-5 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Flames are 3-10 ATS. Wisc-Green Bay is 9-5 against the total, while Illinois-Chicago is 3-10 versus the total betting line.
The Flames - Phoenix odds would favor the Phoenix if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Illinois-Chicago is rated No. 329 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Wisc-Green Bay is at No. 76.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Illinois-Chicago's No. 239-ranked offense, averaging 65.86 PPG, against a Phoenix defense that ranks No. 236 at 78.81 PPG. The Flames field goal percentage has averaged 37.9% so far, less than the Phoenix marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.35% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Phoenix got 19 points from Charles Cooper, but it was Youngstown State that prevailed in a 103-93 final on Saturday at Beeghly Center.
Illinois-Chicago was run off the court by the Grizzlies on Sunday as Oakland routed them 86-61 at Athletics Center Orena.
Next Betting Matchups
Wisc-Green Bay at Valparaiso, Saturday, January 16th
Illinois-Chicago at Wisc-Milwaukee, Saturday, January 16th