The Little Rock Trojans and UIC Flames meet Friday in college basketball action at the Credit Union 1 Arena. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Little Rock Trojans Betting Preview

The Little Rock Trojans look for a win after beating Texas State on Monday. The Little Rock Trojans look for their second 2-0 start in the last 3 years. The Little Rock Trojans are averaging 71 points on 37.3 percent shooting and allowing 66 points on 38.7 percent shooting. Khalen Robinson is averaging 24 points and 4 rebounds, while DeAntoni Gordon is averaging 17 points and 8 rebounds. Jamir Chaplin is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Jefferson is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Little Rock Trojans are shooting 27.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free throw line. The Little Rock Trojans are allowing 21.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30 rebounds per game.

UIC Flames Betting Preview

The UIC Flames look for a win after losing to Cincinnati on Monday. The UIC Flames haven’t started 0-2 since the 2018-19 season. The UIC Flames are averaging 58 points on 43.3 percent shooting and allowing 69 points on 41.8 percent shooting. Toby Okani is averaging 20 points and 11 rebounds, while CJ Jones is averaging 13 points and 2 rebounds. Ethan Pickett is the third double-digit scorer and Isaiah Rivera is grabbing 3 rebounds. The UIC Flames are shooting 12.5 percent from beyond the arc and 57.1 percent from the free throw line. The UIC Flames are allowing 20 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.

Randy’s Pick

The Little Rock Trojans need a better offensive performance than they get in their opener if they’re going to prevail here, especially on the road. The UIC Flames are usually good at home, and their defense showed flashes in their season opener. You can argue UIC will have the best player on the floor. The line is soft. Give me the UIC Flames in a decent home victory.