The UIC Flames will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Friday when they play host to the Valparaiso Crusaders at UIC Pavilion in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Valparaiso Crusaders in this one, their betting line was listed as -5.5-point favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Valparaiso Crusaders vs UIC Flames Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UIC Flames are 7-6 so far on the season, and 7-3 ATS vs the number. The Valparaiso Crusaders, meanwhile, are 10-3 and 5-5 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen UIC go 7-3 and the Valparaiso Crusaders go 5-5 on betting totals.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 108-rated Valparaiso Crusaders taking on the No. 203-rated UIC Flames in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up UIC's No. 45 nationally ranked offense (81 points per game) against a Valparaiso Crusaders defense that sits as the No. 175 at 72.69 PPG. The UIC Flames have been averaging 47.09% from the field, more than the Crusaders have managed so far this season (43.28% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Shane Hammink scored 22 points leading the Crusaders to a 80-61 victory over Chicago State at Athletics-Recreation Center on Wednesday.
The Flames blew out Roosevelt on Thursday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 91-53 win at UIC Pavilion.
Next Betting Matchups
Valparaiso home to Oakland, Friday, January 6th
UIC at Detroit, Friday, January 6th