College basketball betting interest will be high on Friday when the Panthers of Wisconsin-Milwaukee hit the hard court against the Flames of UIC.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The UIC Flames were listed as -2-point favorites 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.
Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers vs UIC Flames Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UIC Flames bring a 7-10 record (7-9 ATS) to this tilt against the 9-9 Panthers, who are 6-10 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed UIC go 6-10 so far and the Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers go 6-10.
This game puts the UIC Flames, most recently No. 291 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers, who rate No. 185 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Wisconsin-Milwaukee is ranked No. 212 in NCAA basketball at 33.83 per game. Contrast that with UIC's No. 73 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, UIC is the No. 253-ranked team in the country at 5.29 per game, while Wisconsin-Milwaukee rates No. 157 at 7.33 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Wisconsin-Milwaukee got 21 points from Jeremiah Bell but lost anyway, 72-71, to IUPUI on Wednesday at Indiana Farmers Coliseum.
Dikembe Dixson scored 23 points leading the Flames to a 84-73 victory over Wisconsin-Green Bay at UIC Pavilion on Wednesday.
Next Betting Matchups
Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Wisconsin-Green Bay, Monday, January 15th
UIC at Oakland, Monday, January 15th