UIC Flames vs La Salle Explorers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24
Planning on watching today’s Flames and Explorers game? Catch the action at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL, as the Explorers hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on None. The odds for this non-conference game currently have La Salle as the -3.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 148.5 points.
UIC FLAMES VS LA SALLE EXPLORERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: La Salle Explorers -3.5
This game will be played at Ocean Center at 11:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.
WHY BET THE LA SALLE EXPLORERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Explorers.
- Not only will La Salle pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Does UIC Stand a Chance on the Road?
UIC Flames Recent Game/Games
UIC dropped a 99-81 decision to James Madison on Thursday, November 21st, in a home game where they entered as +3 underdogs. The Flames not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 45-41 at halftime, UIC allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40. The total points for the game reached 180, surpassing the O/U line of 145.5.
In their latest game, UIC put up 81 points, shooting 51.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.1%, with a strong 58.8% on two-pointers (30/51) but struggling from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 13 threes (23.1%).
At the free-throw line, they made 12 of 19 attempts, shooting 63.2%. Bryce Lindsay led the way with 28 points, shooting 90.9% overall and 83.3% from three (5/6). The Flames also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists.
UIC’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 99 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 51% from the field. The Flames couldn’t contain the inside game, with their opponents hitting 58% of their two-point shots (30/51).
From beyond the arc, UIC held their opponents to just 3 made threes on 13 attempts (23%). However, they sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 12 (63%). UIC also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.
Will La Salle Come Through as Home Favorites?
La Salle Explorers Recent Game/Games
La Salle’s season continued with a 72-67 road loss to UC San Diego on Thursday, November 21st. The Explorers entered the game as -1.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the O/U line of 145.
La Salle led 31-30 at halftime but allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. Defensive lapses after the break contributed to their loss.
La Salle’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 38.2% from the field and 29.2% from three-point range, finishing with 67 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, and they hit only 58.1% of their free throws, going 18-for-31 from the line.
Tyler McGhie led the way with 27 points, hitting 5-of-13 from deep, while Corey McKeithan added 21 points, connecting on 4-of-11 from beyond the arc. The Explorers managed just 6 assists as a team, with McGhie and Nordin Kapic each contributing 2 assists.
La Salle’s defense gave up 72 points in their last game, but they held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, with only 22 made baskets on 62 attempts. Inside the arc, the Explorers limited their opponent to 36% shooting, as they connected on just 11 of 30 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, La Salle’s defense allowed 11 threes on 32 attempts, a 34% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 17, shooting 60%. La Salle gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.