James Madison Dukes vs UIC Flames NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24
The Dukes and Flames are set to face off at 11:00 ET on Ball. The Flames will host the game at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. James Madison comes into this non-conference matchup as the -3.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 146.5 points.
JAMES MADISON DUKES VS UIC FLAMES BETTING PICK
The Pick: UIC Flames +3.5
This game will be played at Ocean Center at 11:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.
WHY BET THE UIC FLAMES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Flames.
- Not only will UIC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Does James Madison Have a Shot at a Road Win?
James Madison Dukes Recent Game/Games
James Madison fell 67-63 to Towson on Saturday, November 16th. The Dukes were +2 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 130, which was under the O/U line of 137.5.
James Madison led 36-31 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 27 points while allowing Towson to score 36. The Dukes will need to address their 2nd half performance moving forward.
James Madison’s offense struggled in their recent game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 32.1% from beyond the arc, finishing with 63 points. They did manage to hit 88.9% of their free throws, though they only attempted 9.
Dylan Williamson led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep and shooting 66.7% overall. Mark Freeman added 20 points, connecting on 3 of 6 from three-point range, while Xavier Brown contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 10 from beyond the arc.
James Madison’s defense held their opponent to 67 points, with the opposition shooting 43% from the field on 24 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.
From three-point range, James Madison’s opponent hit 9 of 21 shots, shooting 42%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 10, shooting 76%. The Dukes gave up 6 offensive rebounds.
Does UIC Stand a Chance at Home?
UIC Flames Recent Game/Games
UIC fell 83-74 to Northwestern on Tuesday. The Flames were +15.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.
After trailing 31-29 at halftime, UIC scored 45 points in the 2nd half but allowed 52. The total points of 157 exceeded the O/U line of 141.5.
In their last game, the UIC Flames put up 74 points, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They connected on 43.5% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-23 from deep, while hitting 48.4% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 14 of 22 attempts, good for 63.6%.
Nick Martinelli led the way with 27 points, shooting 71.4% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Javon Jackson added 17 points, knocking down 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, and Jalen Leach contributed 16 points, also hitting 50% from three. Filip Skobalj was efficient, making 5 of 6 shots overall and 3 of 4 from three-point range.
Despite UIC’s defensive efforts, they gave up 83 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Flames couldn’t contain the inside game, as they allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts (20/39).
UIC also struggled to defend the perimeter, with their opponent hitting 46% of their threes (7/15). The Flames sent them to the line 33 times, where they converted 66% of their free throws (22/33). UIC gave up 8 offensive rebounds.