The Youngstown State Penguins will hit the floor running against the away UIC Flames Thursday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Youngstown State Penguins were listed as 2.5-point underdogs at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
UIC Flames vs Youngstown State Penguins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UIC Flames will look to cover the spread vs the Youngstown State Penguins on Thursday, as the Flames are 8-10 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Penguins are 7-8-1 ATS. UIC is 7-11 against the total, while Youngstown State is 9-7 versus the total betting line.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 238 (Youngstown State) and the No. 220 (UIC) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Youngstown State's No. 108-ranked offense, averaging 76.26 PPG, against a Flames defense that ranks No. 117 at 70.53 PPG. The Penguins field goal percentage has averaged 43.96% so far, less than the Flames marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.02% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Dikembe Dixson scored 13 points in a futile effort to lead the Flames to a win (they lost 78-68 to Oakland at UIC Pavilion on Monday).
The Penguins wasted a 26-point performance from Braun Hartfield in losing to Wright State 77-67 on Monday at Nutter Center.
Next Betting Matchups
UIC at Cleveland State, Saturday, January 20th
Youngstown State at IUPUI, Saturday, January 20th