St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints vs UIC Flames Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 2, 2026
St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints vs UIC Flames Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 2, 2026
St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints vs UIC Flames Betting Prediction: records, recent results, team stats and our winner pick.
St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints vs UIC Flames Betting Prediction: quick answers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is the pick? | UIC Flames to win |
| Game date | November 2, 2026 |
| Tipoff | Nov 2, 5:00 PM ET / Nov 2, 3:00 PM MT |
| Venue | Credit Union 1 Arena |
| Game setting | UIC Flames at home |
| Type of prediction | Outright winner only |
| Research checked | October 26, 2026 |
Our St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints vs UIC Flames Betting Prediction favors UIC Flames. The main reason is the stronger previous-season scoring balance. This is a season-opening preview, so the distinction between last year’s production and this year’s personnel matters. The 2025–26 results below provide a baseline, while the 2026–27 roster information helps identify the people available to carry the plan into a new season.
The central question in St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints vs UIC Flames Betting Prediction is whether UIC Flames can create useful possessions without giving St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints extra chances.
The market format is straightforward: select the team expected to win, with no required winning margin. Our college basketball betting guide explains the basic choices. Readers can find the matchup at YouWager; this preview does not claim that a specific price is available or attach the selection to an invented line.
St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints vs UIC Flames Betting Prediction: recent head-to-head history
| Date | Site for St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints | Score for St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2025 | Away | 55-98 | UIC Flames |
| Nov 04, 2024 | Away | 43-91 | UIC Flames |
The checked 2024–25 and 2025–26 schedules contain 2 completed meetings. In that window, St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints won 0 and UIC Flames won 2. This is a recent-meetings sample, not an all-time series claim.
Our St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints vs UIC Flames Betting Prediction gives current personnel more weight than a result produced by a different lineup. The familiar categories in basketball still provide the framework—shooting, possession, rebounding and foul management—but the people executing those tasks can change sharply from one November to the next. A historical win is useful context rather than a substitute for that comparison.
St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints vs UIC Flames Betting Prediction: trends to read correctly
For St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints vs UIC Flames Betting Prediction, the checked 2025–26 results for St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints show 23-11 overall in 34 recorded games, 14-2 in the listed home games and 8-8 in the listed away games. There were 9 games decided by five points or fewer, with 8 wins in that group. These are straight-up results from the stated coverage, not an against-the-spread record. They describe the past schedule rather than a current 2026–27 winning streak.
For St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints vs UIC Flames Betting Prediction, the checked 2025–26 results for UIC Flames show 19-16 overall in 35 recorded games, 9-5 in the listed home games and 7-9 in the listed away games. There were 9 games decided by five points or fewer, with 4 wins in that group. These are straight-up results from the stated coverage, not an against-the-spread record. They describe the past schedule rather than a current 2026–27 winning streak.
Those trends need context because a short sequence is sensitive to the opponents and venues in it. The statistical idea of sample variability is useful here. A hot shooting night against one opponent should not automatically become an expectation against another. Our handicapping guide provides a broader way to organize the evidence without confusing a descriptive trend with a guarantee.
St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints vs UIC Flames Betting Prediction: the statistical baseline
| Previous-season measure | St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints | UIC Flames |
|---|---|---|
| Checked 2025–26 games | 34 | 35 |
| Record in those games | 23-11 | 19-16 |
| Points per game in those results | 73.4 | 75.4 |
| Points allowed per game in those results | 72.3 | 70.6 |
| Regular-season stat-feed games | 1.0 | 34.0 |
| Field-goal percentage | Not a full-season split | 45.5 |
| Three-point percentage | Not a full-season split | 32.3 |
| Free-throw percentage | Not a full-season split | 73.0 |
| Rebounds per game | Not a full-season split | 36.4 |
| Offensive rebounds per game | Not a full-season split | 12.9 |
| Assists per game | Not a full-season split | 14.5 |
| Turnovers per game | Not a full-season split | 12.0 |
| Steals per game | Not a full-season split | 8.0 |
| Blocks per game | Not a full-season split | 3.6 |
The table supports St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints vs UIC Flames Betting Prediction by keeping the results record separate from the statistical feed. The results can include postseason games; the shooting and possession figures are from the 2025–26 regular-season feed. Where the national feed contains only a small subset for a smaller program, it is not presented as a complete season split. None of these numbers is described as a new-season average. The current game listing can be checked through the matchup schedule.
St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints vs UIC Flames Betting Prediction: St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints last 10 games
| Date | Site | Opponent | W/L | Team score–opponent score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | Away | Indiana Wesleyan University | L | 60-71 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 02, 2026 | Away | Governors State University | W | 81-73 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Home | St. Ambrose University (Iowa) | W | 95-90 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Home | Saint Xavier University | W | 99-78 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Home | Indiana University South Bend * * | W | 68-65 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Away | Viterbo University (Wis.) * * | W | 60-49 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Away | Saint Xavier University * * | L | 69-85 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Home | Olivet Nazarene University * * | W | 77-74 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 07, 2026 | Home | Governors State University * * | W | 86-70 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 04, 2026 | Away | St. Ambrose University (Iowa) * * | W | 89-52 | 2025–26 |
The results window for St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints contains 10 verified games, with a 8-2 record, 78.4 points scored and 70.7 allowed per game. For St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints vs UIC Flames Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign.
The newest listed result was a loss against Indiana Wesleyan University on Mar 13, 2026: 60-71 from the perspective of St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 4-1, with scoring averages of 80.6 for and 75.4 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 89-52 against St. Ambrose University (Iowa) * *; the toughest was 69-85 against Saint Xavier University * *.
St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints vs UIC Flames Betting Prediction: UIC Flames last 10 games
| Date | Site | Opponent | W/L | Team score–opponent score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | Away | California Golden Bears | L | 73-91 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 08, 2026 | Neutral | Northern Iowa Panthers | L | 69-84 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 07, 2026 | Neutral | Drake Bulldogs | W | 72-51 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 06, 2026 | Neutral | Murray State Racers | W | 92-79 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 01, 2026 | Away | Indiana State Sycamores | L | 63-79 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Home | Bradley Braves | W | 93-86 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Home | Valparaiso Beacons | L | 67-71 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Away | Evansville Purple Aces | W | 84-46 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Home | Illinois State Redbirds | W | 83-56 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Away | Drake Bulldogs | W | 80-70 | 2025–26 |
The results window for UIC Flames contains 10 verified games, with a 6-4 record, 77.6 points scored and 71.3 allowed per game. For St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints vs UIC Flames Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign.
The newest listed result was a loss against California Golden Bears on Mar 18, 2026: 73-91 from the perspective of UIC Flames. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 2-3, with scoring averages of 73.8 for and 76.8 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 84-46 against Evansville Purple Aces; the toughest was 73-91 against California Golden Bears.
St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints vs UIC Flames Betting Prediction: offense, defense and possessions
The first matchup question in St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints vs UIC Flames Betting Prediction is how St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints and UIC Flames handle the ball before the defense is set.
The second question in St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints vs UIC Flames Betting Prediction is who finishes possessions on the glass.
The schedule comparison is especially important here. The checked results contain 34 games for St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints and 35 for UIC Flames. Their average scoring margins in those games were 1.1 and 4.9 points, respectively.
St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints: what the baseline says
The checked 2025–26 results for St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints cover 34 completed games and a 23-11 record. In that set, the scoring averages are 73.4 points for and 72.3 points against. The school or conference results archive provides broader context beyond the smaller national-feed sample. For this opener against UIC Flames, those figures describe the previous team. They do not mean that the current roster has already produced the same level of offense or defense.
A full-season shooting and possession split for St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints is not established by the smaller national statistical sample.
Within the checked results, St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints reached 80 points 11 times and held an opponent below 70 points 15 times. There were 9 finishes decided by five points or fewer, with 8 wins in those games. These are descriptive counts from the stated results set.
The practical offensive priorities for St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints are clear even without pretending to have a complete advanced-statistics profile. Possession management is therefore part of the path to keeping the game competitive.
Defensively, St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints need to make UIC Flames work for initial scoring chances and then prevent the second shot.
UIC Flames: what the baseline says
The checked 2025–26 results for UIC Flames cover 35 completed games and a 19-16 record. In that set, the scoring averages are 75.4 points for and 70.6 points against. Postseason games are included in the results record where they were played.
The shooting baseline for UIC Flames was 45.5% from the field and 32.3% from three in ESPN’s 2025–26 regular-season statistical feed.
The calculated effective field-goal percentage for UIC Flames is 50.7%, and 32.6% of field-goal attempts came from three-point range. Effective field-goal percentage gives extra credit to a made three.
At the foul line, UIC Flames averaged 21.4 attempts per game and converted 73.0%.
The ball-movement profile shows 14.5 assists and 12.0 turnovers per game for UIC Flames, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.2.
Rebounding gives UIC Flames another way to influence possessions. The previous regular-season feed lists 36.4 total rebounds per game, including 12.9 on offense and 23.5 on defense.
For defensive disruption, UIC Flames recorded 8.0 steals and 3.6 blocks per game.
2026–27 personnel and roster context
St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints: current roster reference
| 2026–27 roster reference | Position | Height | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenzo Aquino | G | 5′ 8″ | Junior |
| Maor Bar | G | 6′ 2″ | Freshman |
| Jaden Boe | F | 6′ 2″ | Freshman |
| Connor Casper | F | 6′ 4″ | Senior |
| Brady Cooper | F | 6′ 7″ | Senior |
| LaVon Edwards | G | 6′ 0″ | Freshman |
| Kayden Ellis | F | 6′ 3″ | Freshman |
| Luke Grevengoed | G | 6′ 1″ | Freshman |
| Brayden Hairald | G | 5′ 10″ | Freshman |
| Greyson Harrington | G | 6′ 0″ | Sophomore |
| Rogan Hlady | G | 6′ 2″ | Freshman |
| Evan Hutcheson | G | 6′ 0″ | Junior |
| Yousef Jarad | F | 6′ 4″ | Freshman |
| Yoav Levy | G | 6′ 3″ | Freshman |
| Isaiah Lintker | G | 6′ 1″ | Freshman |
| Ibrahim Mobayed | F | 6′ 7″ | Senior |
The current roster feed lists Ryan Marks as head coach for St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints. The table gives the listed players, positions, heights and classes. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.
UIC Flames: current roster reference
| 2026–27 roster reference | Position | Height | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nano Barrantes | F | 6′ 10″ | Sophomore |
| Gabe Cupps | G | 6′ 2″ | Junior |
| Elijah Garrett | G | 6′ 2″ | Freshman |
| Benny Gealer | G | 6′ 1″ | Senior |
| Ahmad Henderson II | G | 5′ 9″ | Senior |
| DJ Hudson | F | 6′ 8″ | Freshman |
| Andy Johnson | G | 6′ 6″ | Sophomore |
| Jalen Johnson | NA | ||
| Mekhi Lowery | G | 6′ 7″ | Senior |
| Jayce Nathaniel | F | 6′ 8″ | Sophomore |
| Nicolas Ortiz | G | 6′ 1″ | Senior |
| Rocco Pagliocca | G | 6′ 2″ | Freshman |
| Lucas Scroggins | F | 6′ 9″ | Junior |
| Dikembe Shaw | F | 6′ 7″ | Freshman |
| Asa Thomas | G | 6′ 7″ | Junior |
| Rashund Washington Jr. | G | 6′ 5″ | Sophomore |
The current roster feed lists Robert Ehsan as head coach for UIC Flames. The table gives the listed players, positions, heights and classes. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.
The roster information gives St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints vs UIC Flames Betting Prediction a necessary new-season check.
Game setting and the likely paths to a win
The setting for St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints vs UIC Flames Betting Prediction is Credit Union 1 Arena. The listed tipoff is Nov 2, 5:00 PM ET / Nov 2, 3:00 PM MT.
The preferred script in St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints vs UIC Flames Betting Prediction has UIC Flames generating repeated useful possessions instead of needing an unusual run of steals or contested three-pointers.
The main risk to St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints vs UIC Flames Betting Prediction is that the opener reveals a different level of organization from the one suggested by the previous-season baseline.
That is why the winner opinion is kept separate from a specific betting price. Our moneyline betting guide explains the format. At YouWager, the final game status and any confirmed availability changes should be checked before deciding whether to place a wager. Nothing in this preview turns the pick into a guaranteed score or a reason to chase an earlier loss.
Common questions about this matchup
Are these new-season statistics?
No. The historical results and statistical baselines are labeled 2025–26. The roster reference is labeled 2026–27 where that roster is available. Exhibition results are not silently blended into a regular-season record.
Does the pick require a certain winning margin?
No. St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints vs UIC Flames Betting Prediction selects UIC Flames to win the game outright. It does not require a point-spread cover and does not attach the pick to an unverified total. The betting school guides explain how those markets differ. A team can be the preferred winner while its current price is still a separate decision.
What should be checked again before tipoff?
Confirmed availability changes and the final game listing matter most. A different primary ball handler or an unavailable interior defender could change the matchup more than a small difference in last year’s average. The NCAAB betting overview adds background on evaluating the market, while this preview keeps the focus on the two teams and the winner.
St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints vs UIC Flames Betting Prediction: final pick
The selection is UIC Flames after weighing the available scoring history, the roster context and the setting.
The matchup can be followed at YouWager as game day approaches. Research was checked October 26, ahead of the November 2 slate, with earlier-season results clearly identified rather than presented as current form.
Our prediction: UIC Flames to win.