UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 13, 2026
UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 13, 2026
UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction: records, recent results, team stats and our winner pick.
UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction: quick answers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is the pick? | Saint Mary’s Gaels to win |
| Game date | November 13, 2026 |
| Tipoff | Nov 13, 10:00 PM ET / Nov 13, 8:00 PM MT |
| Venue | University Credit Union Pavilion |
| Game setting | Saint Mary’s Gaels at home |
| Type of prediction | Outright winner only |
| Research checked | November 12, 2026 |
Our UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction favors Saint Mary’s Gaels. The main reason is the stronger previous-season scoring balance. This is an early-season 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 UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction is whether Saint Mary’s Gaels can create useful possessions without giving UIC Flames extra chances. A game can turn on the quality of its first shot, but it can also turn on the possessions that never produce a shot at all. Turnovers, offensive rebounds and unnecessary fouls are therefore part of the winner assessment, alongside the more familiar shooting numbers.
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. You 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.
UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction: recent head-to-head history
No completed meeting between UIC Flames and Saint Mary’s Gaels appears in the checked 2024–25 and 2025–26 national schedules. That means there is no score from that window to use as a direct recent comparison. It does not mean the programs have never met. For this early-season game, the better evidence is the current setting and the verified team information.
Our UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels 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.
UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction: trends to read correctly
Current season results
UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction: UIC Flames this season
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 09, 2026 | UNC Greensboro Spartans | Home | Win | 82–72 |
| Nov 06, 2026 | Robert Morris Colonials | Home | Win | 79–56 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints | Home | Win | 96–47 |
For UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction, UIC Flames went 3-0 in the completed games listed here. Read the opponents and venues before treating that small sample as a trend.
UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction: Saint Mary’s Gaels this season
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 08, 2026 | Nevada Wolf Pack | Neutral | Loss | 95–96 |
| Nov 04, 2026 | North Dakota State Bison | Home | Win | 105–64 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Illinois State Redbirds | Home | Win | 90–85 |
For UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction, Saint Mary’s Gaels went 2-1 in the completed games listed here. Read the opponents and venues before treating that small sample as a trend.
UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction: fixed betting odds
| Market | Selection | Line | American price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | UIC Flames | — | +210 |
| Moneyline | Saint Mary’s Gaels | — | -258 |
| Spread | UIC Flames | 5.5 | -105 |
| Spread | Saint Mary’s Gaels | -5.5 | -115 |
| Total | Over | 152.5 | -115 |
| Total | Under | 152.5 | -105 |
For UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction, the fixed figures are a comparison snapshot, not confirmed YouWager prices. N/A means a price or line wasn’t verified. The winner pick still stands on the matchup evidence below.
For UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels 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.
For UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction, the checked 2025–26 results for Saint Mary’s Gaels show 27-6 overall in 33 recorded games, 17-0 in the listed home games and 8-2 in the listed away games. There were 6 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.
UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction: the statistical baseline
| Previous-season measure | UIC Flames | Saint Mary’s Gaels |
|---|---|---|
| Checked 2025–26 games | 35 | 33 |
| Record in those games | 19-16 | 27-6 |
| Points per game in those results | 75.4 | 77.3 |
| Points allowed per game in those results | 70.6 | 64.5 |
| Regular-season stat-feed games | 34.0 | 32.0 |
| Field-goal percentage | 45.5 | 46.1 |
| Three-point percentage | 32.3 | 38.9 |
| Free-throw percentage | 73.0 | 80.5 |
| Rebounds per game | 36.4 | 40.3 |
| Offensive rebounds per game | 12.9 | 12.4 |
| Assists per game | 14.5 | 15.5 |
| Turnovers per game | 12.0 | 10.8 |
| Steals per game | 8.0 | 5.6 |
| Blocks per game | 3.6 | 3.6 |
The table supports UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels 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.
UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction: UIC Flames last 10 games
| Date | Site | Opponent | W/L | Team score–opponent score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 09, 2026 | Home | UNC Greensboro Spartans | W | 82-72 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 06, 2026 | Home | Robert Morris Colonials | W | 79-56 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Home | St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints | W | 96-47 | 2026–27 |
| 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 |
The results window for UIC Flames contains 10 verified games, with a 6-4 record, 78.6 points scored and 71.6 allowed per game. For UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign. A strong finish can provide useful background, while the new roster still has to establish its own form.
The newest listed result was a win against UNC Greensboro Spartans on Nov 09, 2026: 82-72 from the perspective of UIC Flames. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 3-2, with scoring averages of 79.8 for and 70.0 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 96-47 against St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints; the toughest was 73-91 against California Golden Bears.
UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction: Saint Mary’s Gaels last 10 games
| Date | Site | Opponent | W/L | Team score–opponent score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 08, 2026 | Neutral | Nevada Wolf Pack | L | 95-96 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 04, 2026 | Home | North Dakota State Bison | W | 105-64 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Home | Illinois State Redbirds | W | 90-85 | 2026–27 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Neutral | Texas A&M Aggies | L | 50-63 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 09, 2026 | Neutral | Santa Clara Broncos | L | 71-76 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Home | Gonzaga Bulldogs | W | 70-59 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Home | Santa Clara Broncos | W | 86-67 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Away | Washington State Cougars | W | 83-67 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Away | Seattle U Redhawks | W | 72-70 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Away | Pacific Tigers | W | 72-61 | 2025–26 |
The results window for Saint Mary’s Gaels contains 10 verified games, with a 7-3 record, 79.4 points scored and 70.8 allowed per game. For UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign. A strong finish can provide useful background, while the new roster still has to establish its own form.
The newest listed result was a loss against Nevada Wolf Pack on Nov 08, 2026: 95-96 from the perspective of Saint Mary’s Gaels. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 2-3, with scoring averages of 82.2 for and 76.8 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 105-64 against North Dakota State Bison; the toughest was 50-63 against Texas A&M Aggies.
UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction: offense, defense and possessions
The first matchup question in UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction is how UIC Flames and Saint Mary’s Gaels handle the ball before the defense is set. A controlled early attack can produce a good shot, but a rushed attack can produce a turnover and an easier chance in the other direction. The team that gets into its offense cleanly will have more opportunities to make the opposing defense solve the intended action rather than benefit from a mistake.
The second question in UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction is who finishes possessions on the glass. One defensive stop does not help if the offense immediately gets a second attempt. For Saint Mary’s Gaels, winning the initial matchup and securing the rebound would support the preferred script. For UIC Flames, extra attempts are a direct route to making the game closer without requiring a perfect first-shot percentage.
The direct shooting comparison puts UIC Flames at 50.7% effective field-goal shooting and Saint Mary’s Gaels at 53.2%. The difference is 2.4 percentage points, favoring Saint Mary’s Gaels. Meanwhile, the previous turnover averages were 12.0 for UIC Flames and 10.8 for Saint Mary’s Gaels. That makes ball security a useful part of the case for Saint Mary’s Gaels, although opponents and tempo differed across the two schedules.
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. For this early-season game against Saint Mary’s Gaels, those figures describe the previous team. They do not mean that the current roster has already produced the same level of offense or defense.
The shooting baseline for UIC Flames was 45.5% from the field and 32.3% from three in the 2025–26 regular-season statistical feed. That outside percentage makes shot selection important; volume alone would not establish a reliable scoring plan. Against Saint Mary’s Gaels, the useful distinction is between an open catch-and-shoot chance and a contested attempt taken because the possession is running out of time. A team can shoot the same number of threes while creating a very different quality of offense.
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. That shot mix suggests a useful test against Saint Mary’s Gaels: whether perimeter coverage can force a less comfortable attempt without leaving the lane open.
At the foul line, UIC Flames averaged 21.4 attempts per game and converted 73.0%. Getting to the line can support scoring even when jump shots are uneven, but the route matters. Strong drives and good post position create different pressure from a player leaning into difficult contact. Saint Mary’s Gaels needs to defend without repeatedly sending a capable shooter to the stripe. If the game stays close, the same free-throw skill also becomes important when the leading team is intentionally fouled.
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. Those are team figures, so they do not identify one guard as responsible for every decision. They do identify a useful question against Saint Mary’s Gaels: can the new ball handlers create a good shot without exposing the ball to pressure? The answer will help determine whether the offense can keep its spacing and use its preferred actions.
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. Raw rebound totals are affected by pace and missed shots, so they are not the same as rebound percentages. Still, Saint Mary’s Gaels needs to finish each defensive stand with the ball. An opponent that allows repeated second chances can defend the first action well and still lose the possession.
For defensive disruption, UIC Flames recorded 8.0 steals and 3.6 blocks per game. These numbers are useful clues about past events rather than a complete rating of the current defense. A team can block a shot and still surrender an offensive rebound; it can also defend a possession successfully without recording either a steal or a block. Against Saint Mary’s Gaels, the more valuable outcome is a controlled stop that allows the offense to begin without a scramble.
Saint Mary’s Gaels: what the baseline says
The checked 2025–26 results for Saint Mary’s Gaels cover 33 completed games and a 27-6 record. In that set, the scoring averages are 77.3 points for and 64.5 points against. Postseason games are included in the results record where they were played. For this early-season game 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.
The shooting baseline for Saint Mary’s Gaels was 46.1% from the field and 38.9% from three in the 2025–26 regular-season statistical feed. The three-point percentage supports respecting the outside shot, while the new rotation still has to reproduce it. Against UIC Flames, the useful distinction is between an open catch-and-shoot chance and a contested attempt taken because the possession is running out of time. A team can shoot the same number of threes while creating a very different quality of offense.
The calculated effective field-goal percentage for Saint Mary’s Gaels is 53.2%, and 36.2% of field-goal attempts came from three-point range. Effective field-goal percentage gives extra credit to a made three. That shot mix suggests a useful test against UIC Flames: whether perimeter coverage can force a less comfortable attempt without leaving the lane open.
At the foul line, Saint Mary’s Gaels averaged 20.9 attempts per game and converted 80.5%. Getting to the line can support scoring even when jump shots are uneven, but the route matters. Strong drives and good post position create different pressure from a player leaning into difficult contact. UIC Flames needs to defend without repeatedly sending a capable shooter to the stripe. If the game stays close, the same free-throw skill also becomes important when the leading team is intentionally fouled.
The ball-movement profile shows 15.5 assists and 10.8 turnovers per game for Saint Mary’s Gaels, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.4. Those are team figures, so they do not identify one guard as responsible for every decision. They do identify a useful question against UIC Flames: can the new ball handlers create a good shot without exposing the ball to pressure? The answer will help determine whether the offense can keep its spacing and use its preferred actions.
Rebounding gives Saint Mary’s Gaels another way to influence possessions. The previous regular-season feed lists 40.3 total rebounds per game, including 12.4 on offense and 27.9 on defense. Raw rebound totals are affected by pace and missed shots, so they are not the same as rebound percentages. Still, UIC Flames needs to finish each defensive stand with the ball. An opponent that allows repeated second chances can defend the first action well and still lose the possession.
For defensive disruption, Saint Mary’s Gaels recorded 5.6 steals and 3.6 blocks per game. These numbers are useful clues about past events rather than a complete rating of the current defense. A team can block a shot and still surrender an offensive rebound; it can also defend a possession successfully without recording either a steal or a block. Against UIC Flames, the more valuable outcome is a controlled stop that allows the offense to begin without a scramble.
2026–27 personnel and roster context
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. It is a roster reference, not a projected starting five or a statement that every player has been medically cleared for this game. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.
Saint Mary’s Gaels: current roster reference
| 2026–27 roster reference | Position | Height | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salih Altuntas | C | 6′ 11″ | Sophomore |
| Darius Bivins | G | 6′ 0″ | Freshman |
| Joshua Dent | G | 6′ 3″ | Junior |
| Jeremy Dent-Smith | G | 6′ 1″ | Senior |
| Luke Fennell | G | 6′ 6″ | Sophomore |
| Kevin Gad | F | 6′ 6″ | Senior |
| Jazz Gardner | C | 7′ 0″ | Junior |
| Rory Hawke | G | 6′ 5″ | Sophomore |
| Mantas Juzenas | G | 6′ 6″ | Sophomore |
| Cooper Lewis | G | 6′ 3″ | Freshman |
| Jalen Lewis | F | 6′ 9″ | Junior |
| Trent MacLean | F | 6′ 10″ | Freshman |
| Thomas Ndong | F | 6′ 10″ | Senior |
| Flynn Pavely | C | 7′ 0″ | Freshman |
| Vangelis Zougris | F | 6′ 8″ | Senior |
The current roster feed lists Mickey McConnell as head coach for Saint Mary’s Gaels. The table gives the listed players, positions, heights and classes. It is a roster reference, not a projected starting five or a statement that every player has been medically cleared for this game. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.
The roster information gives UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction a necessary new-season check. Last year’s team shooting percentage can change when a high-volume player leaves, a new guard takes over the ball or a frontcourt pairing changes. Experience labels help describe the group, but a senior transfer can still be new to the system. The important question is which combinations can defend, rebound and create a sound shot together against this specific opponent.
Game setting and the likely paths to a win
The setting for UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction is University Credit Union Pavilion. Saint Mary’s Gaels has the familiar home environment, while UIC Flames must handle the road setting and its communication demands. The listed tipoff is Nov 13, 10:00 PM ET / Nov 13, 8:00 PM MT. A late change to the official schedule should be checked before planning around the broadcast or placing a wager.
The preferred script in UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction has Saint Mary’s Gaels generating repeated useful possessions instead of needing an unusual run of steals or contested three-pointers. A lead would allow that team to keep using its normal offense rather than forcing a response. UIC Flames wants the game to remain close enough for a few extra rebounds, a strong shooting stretch or a productive late possession to change the outcome.
The main risk to UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction is that this game reveals a different level of organization from the one suggested by the previous-season baseline. UIC Flames can challenge the pick by protecting the ball, making the selected side defend for longer and avoiding unnecessary fouls. If Saint Mary’s Gaels starts trading empty possessions for easy opposing points, the game would be moving away from the clean, repeatable execution behind this selection.
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. For UIC Flames and Saint Mary’s Gaels, the new season still has to establish how those players work together. Exhibition results are not silently blended into a regular-season record.
Does the pick require a certain winning margin?
No. UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction selects Saint Mary’s Gaels 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 handicapping guide adds background on evaluating the market, while this preview keeps the focus on the two teams and the winner.
UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction: three things to watch
Start with shot quality in UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction. Saint Mary’s Gaels is our pick, but look for whether its first clean looks come at the rim, from kick-outs, or at the line. A few difficult makes can build a lead without proving the offense has found a dependable shot.
Next, count the possessions that end without a shot. In UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction, UIC Flames can narrow the gap if it forces bad passes and turns those mistakes into quick points. A dead-ball turnover and an interception that leads straight to a layup cost the same possession but can have very different effects.
Finally, look at who comes away with the ball after the first miss. For UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction, a strong rebounding stretch can keep a team in the game even if it starts cold. Watch whether help defenders get back to their box-outs after a drive.
UIC Flames vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction: final pick
The selection is Saint Mary’s Gaels after weighing the available scoring history, the roster context and the setting. The case for UIC Flames depends on turning enough possessions in its favor to interrupt that route. The pick stays with the team expected to execute more consistently over the full game; it does not require predicting the exact final score.
The matchup can be followed at YouWager as game day approaches. Research was checked November 12, ahead of the November 13 slate, with earlier-season results clearly identified rather than presented as current form.
Our prediction: Saint Mary’s Gaels to win.