UIC Flames vs UNCG Spartans Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/23

The Flames and Spartans are set to face off at 7:00 ET on FloH. The Spartans will host the game at Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 140 points, and the Spartans are favored to win at home vs. the Flames.

UIC FLAMES VS UNCG SPARTANS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UNCG Spartans -2

This game will be played at Baha Mar Convention Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, November 26th.

WHY BET THE UNCG SPARTANS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-70 in favor of the Spartans.
• Not only will UNCG pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Does UIC Have a Shot at a Road Win?

UIC comes into the game against UNCG with a 4-1 record on the season. The Flames are 2-1 on the road and 2-0 at home. Regarding ATS, UIC has a winning record at 4-1. On the road this season, UIC is 2-1 ATS, and in their previous ten road games, they are 6-3-1 ATS.

UIC comes in with an over/under record of 2-3-0 through five games, with their games averaging a combined 140.2 points per game so far. The Flames have an over/under record of 1-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 86 points per game.

UIC recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 89 points against George Washington. This output exceeded their season average of 79 points per game. In terms of offense, the Flames have a season-long field goal percentage of 49%, putting them 70th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 93rd in percentage and 53rd in three-pointers made.

At present, the Flames’ defense is nationally ranked 31st, allowing 62.3 points per game. In today’s game vs. UNCG, the UIC defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, UIC made 17 free-throws vs. the Flames.

Can UNCG Live Up to the Hype at Home?

As they get ready for their 6th game of the year, UNCG enters with a 4-1 mark. UNCG has gone 3-1 on the road and 1-0 at home. UNCG enters the game with a positive ATS record of 3-2. Over their last ten games, which includes the previous season, UNCG has gone 3-7 against the spread.

Looking at their over/under performance through five games, UNCG has an over/under record of 5-0-0, with their games averaging 154.2 points per game on average. The Spartans have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 77 points per game.

The UNCG offense is coming off a game where they scored 88 points against Delaware. They posted a field goal percentage of 48.3% and connected on 11 threes. Offensively, the Spartans have a season long field goal percentage of 46%, which is 130th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 52nd in percentage and 14th in three-pointers made.

Currently, the Spartans’ defense holds the 129th rank in the nation, allowing 73.0 points per game. The UNCG defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 77 points and allowed Delaware to connect on 11 threes.