UIC at DePaul 12/14/18 - NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions
The Illinois-Chicago (UIC) Flames visit the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois to play crosstown rivals the DePaul Blue Demons on Friday.
UIC fell to 4-6 on the season following an 84-72 loss to the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday. The Flames scored 42 points in the paint. Marcus Ottey led the Flames with 22 points, Jordan Blount scored 20 and Godwin Boahen chipped in with 15.
Max Strus leads DePaul in scoring and in rebounding with averages of 18.4 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. Eli Cain is the second leading scorer and leader in assists with averages of 14.0 points and 5.6 assists per game. DePaul is shooting 46.5% from the field and 29.7% from 3-point territory.
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DePaul has started off strong with 6 wins in 8 games with the only losses to Notre Dame and Northwestern. The Blue Demons have covered the number in 7 of the last 10 at home and each of the last 4 following a win straight up of 20 points or more. UIC has failed to cover 4 of its last 5 on the road. Final Score Prediction, DePaul Blue Demons win and cover ATS 79-65.