A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away UIC Flames taking on the Oakland Golden Grizzlies Friday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Oakland Golden Grizzlies to cover the point spread in this one found them as -8.5-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
UIC Flames vs Oakland Golden Grizzlies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UIC Flames will look to cover the spread vs the Oakland Golden Grizzlies on Friday, as the Flames are 12-10 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Golden Grizzlies are 7-13 ATS. UIC is 9-13 against the total, while Oakland is 10-10 versus the total betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 115-ranked Oakland Golden Grizzlies and the No. 138-rated UIC Flames in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Oakland's No. 38 nationally ranked offense (80.39 points per game) against a UIC Flames defense that sits as the No. 109 at 70.26 PPG. The Oakland Golden Grizzlies have been averaging 45.56% from the field, more than the Flames have managed so far this season (44.64% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
UIC got 19 points from Tarkus Ferguson en route to a 74-56 victory over Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Monday at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena.
The Grizzlies got 18 points from Kendrick Nunn, but it was Wright State that prevailed in a 64-51 final on Sunday at Nutter Center.
- UIC is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
- UIC is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
- UIC is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- UIC is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Oakland is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
- Oakland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games
- Oakland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
UIC at Detroit, Sunday, February 4th
Oakland at IUPUI, Sunday, February 4th
