UIC Pavilion will host Wisc-Milwaukee Panthers vs Illinois-Chicago Flames action on Saturday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Wisc-Milwaukee Panthers before tip-off in this one found them as -11.5-point favorites over at Sportsbook earlier.
Wisc-Milwaukee Panthers vs Illinois-Chicago Flames Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Illinois-Chicago Flames sit at 2-13 (4-10 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Wisc-Milwaukee Panthers are currently 12-6 (9-8 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Illinois-Chicago is 3-11 OU, and Wisc-Milwaukee is 8-9 OU.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 313-rated Illinois-Chicago Flames and the No. 103-ranked Wisc-Milwaukee Panthers, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Illinois-Chicago's No. 232-ranked offense, averaging 66.53 PPG, against a Panthers defense that ranks No. 138 at 70.56 PPG. The Flames field goal percentage has averaged 38.47% so far, less than the Panthers marksmen have achieved on the year, 46.16% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Jordan Johnson scored 19 points in a futile effort to lead the Panthers to a win (they lost 68-56 to Valparaiso at Athletics-Recreation Center on Thursday).
Illinois-Chicago suffered a 78-76 loss against Wisc-Green Bay on Thursday, getting 19 points from Dikembe Dixson in a losing effort at UIC Pavilion.
Next Betting Matchups
Wisc-Milwaukee home to Detroit, Saturday, January 23rd
Illinois-Chicago at Cleveland State, Monday, January 18th