UIC takes to the basketball court against DePaul on Wednesday, hoping to send the Blue Demons to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at McGrath-Phillips Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The DePaul Blue Demons betting line opened as -8-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
UIC Flames vs DePaul Blue Demons Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The DePaul Blue Demons bring a 5-3 record (3-5 ATS) to this tilt against the 4-5 Flames, who are 4-3 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed DePaul go 5-3 so far and the UIC Flames go 6-1.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the DePaul Blue Demons at No. 263 and the UIC Flames at No. 298 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and UIC is ranked No. 89 in NCAA basketball at 39 per game. Contrast that with DePaul's No. 246 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, DePaul is the No. 259-ranked team in the country at 4.25 per game, while UIC rates No. 206 at 6.22 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Dikembe Dixson scored 19 points in a futile effort to lead the Flames to a win (they lost 73-69 to Grand Canyon at GCU Arena on Saturday).
DePaul got 17 points from Eli Cain but lost anyway, 74-65, to Temple on Saturday at AmericanAirlines Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
UIC home to Loyola-Chicago, Saturday, December 17th
DePaul at Chicago State, Saturday, December 17th