Match Analysis: Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs UIC Flames – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-22
- Time: 10:00 PM UTC
- Location: Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, Florida (Neutral Site)
Game Overview
The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles face the UIC Flames in a neutral-site Boardwalk Battle game. UIC enters with a better record (3-2) than Southern Indiana (1-4), and recent form is poor for both as both teams lost their previous games on the road. The game is expected to be moderately paced with a total points line set at 155.5.
Key Factors to Consider
- UIC averages 77.8 points per game with a positive scoring margin (+2.8) while Southern Indiana averages 71.8 points with a negative scoring margin (-13.8). UIC shows better shooting efficiency with an effective FG% of 51.1% compared to Southern Indiana's 41.8%. UIC also averages more assists (13.5 vs 10.8) and better offensive rebounding (37.5% vs 20.9%). Southern Indiana, however, has a lower turnover rate (13.7% vs 18.4%).
- No available recent head-to-head results between the two teams have been found for this season; this matchup appears to be rare or the teams have not met recently.
- No specific injury reports for either team have been found in the available data, indicating both teams are likely near full strength for this game.
- Game played at a neutral venue (Ocean Center) in Daytona Beach, Florida, which may neutralize home court advantages. Both teams coming off road losses may influence motivation and strategy adjustments. Weather and travel conditions not expected to play a role indoors.
- UIC aims to improve on a winning record and build momentum, while Southern Indiana looks to recover from an early-season slump and prove competitiveness against a stronger opponent. The neutral setting may motivate both teams equally.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles: 245, UIC Flames: -310 | UIC Flames win | β β β β β 75% |
| Spread | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles: 6.5 -110, UIC Flames: -6.5 -110 | UIC Flames -6.5 | β β β β β 70% |
| Over/under | Over: 155.5 -110, Under: 155.5 -110 | Under 155.5 | β β β ββ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | UIC Flames -6% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 155.5 24% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 155.5 at 24% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 26.5% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
UIC Flames favored to win due to better offensive efficiency, positive form, and home region familiarity (Chicago-based UIC vs Indiana-based Southern Indiana). Expect a moderately close game with UIC covering the spread (-6.5). Total score likely to go under the 155.5 line based on both teams' recent struggles and slower offensive outputs.
Predicted Score: UIC Flames 79 – Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 70