Drake vs Northern Iowa Prediction, Picks & Odds | 15 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Drake vs Northern Iowa

The Drake Bulldogs square off against the Northern Iowa Panthers, with tip-off scheduled for 15:00 on Sunday, February 15.

There are odds of -110 about Over 136.5 points and this looks more than generous when Drake face Northern Iowa. The bar might have been set too low in terms of the total line.

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Drake Bulldogs were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to UIC Flames by a 80-70 scoreline.

Northern Iowa Panthers lost on the road in their last game. Belmont Bruins won 91-86.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Drake have won both of the most recent meetings against Northern Iowa. At home, they triumphed 66-52 before a 64-58 (OT) win on the road. The past 10 games between the teams have seen Drake win eight times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Iowa	16-10	1780	1590	190	11-3	5-7	1L
Drake	12-15	2087	2029	58	7-10	5-5	5L

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Drake vs Northern Iowa Prediction & Picks

Explore our top Drake vs Northern Iowa betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that Over 136.5 is the value play at -110. We’re expecting these college teams to rack up the points, so a total wager could be the way forward.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant college hoops stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball picks.

Key Drake vs Northern Iowa stats:

• The 136.5 line has been covered in the last 13 Drake games.
• The 136.5 line has been covered in 18 of the last 20 Drake games.
• The 136.5 line has been covered in the last 2 UNI games.

Over 136.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 52.4% chance that our pick will deliver a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Drake 68 - 75 Northern Iowa

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Drake vs Northern Iowa Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Northern Iowa a 86% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -625 favorites with the sportsbooks. Drake are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +450.

9.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 136.5 right now. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. The Over 136.5 selection is available to back at -110.

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Moneyline

Drake

+450

UNI

-625

Point Spread

Drake +9.5

-102

UNI -9.5

-120

Total Points

Under 136.5

-110

Over 136.5

-110

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Drake Stats

Northern Iowa Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 160.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 136.5: Covered in the previous 10 games
• Over 136.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.70 pts and allowed 81.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.40 pts and allowed 77.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 131.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 132.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 136.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 136.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.60 pts and allowed 65.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 71.50 pts and allowed 61.20 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Missouri Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Belmont	23-4	2259	1962	297	13-2	10-2	1W
Murray State	19-8	2291	2139	152	13-2	6-6	1W
Bradley	17-9	2012	1895	117	14-3	3-6	1W
Illinois State	17-9	2006	1755	251	13-3	4-6	1W
Northern Iowa	16-10	1780	1590	190	11-3	5-7	1L
UIC	14-12	1944	1827	117	8-5	6-7	1W
Valparaiso	12-13	1752	1783	-31	9-4	3-9	1L
Southern Illinois	12-14	1941	1849	92	7-6	5-8	2W
Drake	12-15	2087	2029	58	7-10	5-5	5L
Indiana State	10-16	1953	1947	6	7-6	3-10	2L
Evansville	6-20	1752	1949	-197	4-10	2-10	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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