UIC Flames Look to Beat Salukis and Snap Four-Game Losing Streak on the Road
5. UIC is heading into Carbondale, Illinois for a showdown with the Southern Illinois Salukis in a Missouri Valley Conference match-up. UIC is 7-5 and 0-1 in MVC play, while
Game outlook
5. UIC is heading into Carbondale, Illinois for a showdown with the Southern Illinois Salukis in a Missouri Valley Conference match-up. UIC is 7-5 and 0-1 in MVC play, while the Salukis hold an 8-4 record with two straight wins and four of their last six. Neither team has any players listed on their injury reports leading up to tomorrow’s game. Each team is hoping for a game-winning pick and victory.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Jayhawks -900 | Shockers +600
Spread: Jayhawks -13 (-110) | Shockers +13 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 146 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas will win straight-up is 90%.
Kansas Jayhawks
The UIC Flames have a power ranking of 235, with their offense scoring an average of 72.8 points per game and shooting 46.4% from the field and 38% from 3-point range. Isaiah Rivera is the leading scorer with 14.8 ppg, with Toby Okani as the only other player averaging double-figures. UIC is allowing 62.9 points per game and is holding opponents to 37.6% shooting overall and 24.1% from 3-point range. Okani is also the leader in rebounds (8.1 rpg) and steals (1.4 spg) and blocks (2.3 bpg). The Kansas Shockers have a power ranking of 184, ranking 157 in offense (76.00 ppg) and 172 in defense (70.58 ppg). They shoot 44.34% from the field (205) and 71.03% from the free throw line (178). Defensively, they hold opponents to 39.53% from the field (ranked 43). They average 43.50 rebounds per game (12th) and 13.58 defensive assists per game (259).