The Wright State Raiders (25-6, 15-3 Hor) square off against the UIC Flames (17-16, 12-8 Hor) in the Horizon Conference Tourney at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, March 9, 2020, and will air on ESPNU.
UIC Flames vs. Wright State Raiders Betting Prediction
The Flames come in on a high note after beating the Youngstown State Penguins in their last outing, 67-61. One of UIC’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 25 trips to the line, 13 more than Youngstown State. With 17 points on 5-for-11 shooting, Michael Diggins was the game’s leading scorer.
In the Raiders’ previous outing, they won a close one over the Northern Kentucky Norse, 64-62. The Raiders had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 41.0 (above their season average of 32.4) and had a free throw rate of 0.286 (above their season average of 0.247). Loudon Love was Wright State’s top scorer with 20 points on 8-for-19 shooting from the field.
Wright State could put on a ball-control clinic in this battle. Wright State ranks 51st in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.0 percent), while UIC forces the 88th-fewest turnovers (17.8 percent). Additionally, the Flames, who rank 272nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.202), will square off against the Raiders, who rank 54th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.188).
UIC vs. Wright State Pick
Prediction: ATS Winner – Wright State, O/U – Over
Betting Trends
Wright State ranks 15th in rebounds per game (40.2) while UIC ranks 195th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
The Raiders rank 33rd in assists allowed per game (10.6) while the Flames rank 189th (13.7).
UIC ranks 38th in blocks per game (4.4) while Wright State ranks 86th (3.5).
The Raiders rank 120th in steals per game (6.5) while the Flames rank 140th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
Wright State ranks 176th in three pointers attempted per game (21.2) while UIC ranks 196th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
The Flames have outscored opponents by an average of 12.0 points in their last five games. For the season, UIC has lost by an average of 0.1 points.
During their last five games, the Raiders have scored an average of 79.2 points per game (2.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (1.1 below their season average).