Dartmouth Big Green vs UIC Flames NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Big Green and Flames. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Flames at Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, IL. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have UIC as the -10.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 153 points.

DARTMOUTH BIG GREEN VS UIC FLAMES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Dartmouth Big Green +10.5

This game will be played at Credit Union 1 Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.

WHY BET THE DARTMOUTH BIG GREEN:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Flames.
• Even though we have UIC winning straight-up, we like Dartmouth at +10.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Will Dartmouth Make it Happen on the Road?

Dartmouth improved to 3-3 on the season with a 69-65 win over New Hampshire on Tuesday. The Big Green, who were -3 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.

Dartmouth outscored New Hampshire 37-33 in the second half to secure the win. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the 142.5 O/U line.

Dartmouth’s offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 35.5% overall and 28.2% from beyond the arc, where they attempted 39 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.2%, and they hit 73.7% of their free throws, going 14-for-19 at the line.

Sami Pissis led the way with 21 points, hitting 5-of-12 threes, while Ryan Cornish added 17 points and 7 rebounds. Dartmouth finished with 11 offensive rebounds and 13 assists in the game.

Dartmouth’s defense gave up 65 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 52% success rate.

From three-point range, Dartmouth’s defense held their opponents to 7 made threes on 24 attempts, a 29% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 9 times, where they converted 8 of those attempts, shooting 88%.

Is a Home Win Possible for UIC?

UIC Flames Recent Game/Games

The Flames dropped to 2-4 on the season after a tough 83-56 loss to Northern Iowa on Wednesday. UIC was a +2 underdog at home but failed to cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 139 fell short of the 148.5 O/U line.

UIC trailed 46-32 at halftime and managed just 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The Flames will need to regroup after this disappointing performance.

UIC’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 56 points on 32.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.3%, and they hit only 21.7% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-23 on threes.

Despite the shooting woes, UIC grabbed 20 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists. Leon Bond III led the way with 22 points, shooting 75% overall and 50% from three. Trey Campbell was perfect from deep, hitting all 5 of his attempts.

Despite giving up 83 points, the UIC Flames held their opponent to just 32% shooting from the field, including 38% from two-point range. The Flames also limited their opponent’s three-point shooting, allowing just 5 made threes on 23 attempts (21%).

UIC sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 13 of those attempts for 72%. The Flames also gave up 20 offensive rebounds in the game.