Betting on today’s Broncos and Flames game? Catch the action at Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, IL, as the Flames hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 135.5 points, with the Flames being the favored team playing at home against the Broncos.

WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS VS UIC FLAMES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Western Michigan Broncos +11.5

This game will be played at Credit Union 1 Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 16th.

WHY BET THE WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Flames.
  • Even though we have UIC winning straight-up, we like Western Michigan at +11.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Can the Broncos Lock in a Road Win?

Western Michigan has a 2-7 record after playing nine games. In their last ten road games, which includes last year, Western Michigan went 0-10. As Western Michigan gets ready to face UIC, their ATS record is 4-4. In their last five games, the team has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.

Through nine games, Western Michigan has an over/under record of 3-5-0 with their games averaging a combined 136.8 points per game so far. The Broncos’ have recorded an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 135 points per game.

The Broncos’ offense wrapped up their last game with 65 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 65 points per contest. The team’s top scorer is Seth Hubbard, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 14.4, while Owen Lobsinger also maintains a PPG average of 9.6 leading up to the game.

Coming into today’s game, the Western Michigan defense is giving up an average of 70.5 points per contest. The Western Michigan defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 86 points and allowed Notre Dame to connect on 9 threes.

Can the UIC Offense Score Enough at Home?

Heading into their 11th game of the year, UIC has a 6-4 record this season. So far this season, all of the Flames’ games have been played on the road. Prior to today’s game, UIC holds a 7-1 ATS record. In their last five games, the team is 3-2 vs. the spread.

Looking at their over/under performance through 10 games, UIC has an over/under record of 2-6-0, with their games averaging 131.6 points per game on average. When looking at the Flames’ last three games, their over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 124 points per game.

The UIC offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 55 points versus Jacksonville State. During the game, they attempted 17 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 40.8%. The team’s top scorer is Isaiah Rivera, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 15.5, while Toby Okani also maintains a PPG average of 12.7 leading up to the game.

So far, the Flames’ defense is ranked 35th in the country at 63.4 points per contest. The UIC defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 49 points and allowed Jacksonville State to connect on 1 threes.