Evansville vs UIC Prediction - College Basketball Picks 2/21/24
UIC (10-17) vs Evansville (15-12)
Game Info: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Credit Union 1 Arena)
Betting Odds: UIC -2.5-- Over/Under: 143,5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The Evansville Purple Aces and UIC Flames face off on Wednesday in a college basketball showdown at the UIC Pavillion. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Evansville vs UIC prediction.
Evansville is Suddenly Slumping
Evansville is really struggling heading into this game and they have lost three straight games. In the last game against Illinois State, Evansville scored 79 points, but the defense gave up 86 points and they ended up losing. Evansville is averaging 73.3 points while their defense is giving up 73.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 203rd in the league while thie defense is ranked 222nd. Ben Humrichous is averaging 15.3 points while shooting 52.8 percent from the field and 44.6 percent from behind the three point line.
UIC Has Lost Two Straight
UIC has lost two straight and they can’t have a whole lot of confidence heading into this game. In the last game against Belmont, the offense only scored 60 points and they ended up losing by 15 points. UIC on the season is averaging 69 points while their defense is giving up 69 points per game. The offense is ranked 301st while the defense is ranked 99th. Isaiah Rivera is having a strong season and he’s averaging 14.8 points while shooting 45.8 percent from the field and 40.4 percent from behind the three point line.
Evansville vs UIC Betting Prediction
Evansville hasn’t been exactly elite on the road, but UIC also hasn’t been very good at home. UIC is only 4-8 straight up at home Evansville is averaging 73.3 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. UIC’s offense is going to struggle to score here, and even at home they are going to struggle to keep this game close. Back Evansville against the spread.
Shane’s Pick Evansville +2.5
AUTHOR: Shane Mickle
