Drake vs UIC Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Drake vs UIC

The Drake Bulldogs go up against the UIC Flames, with tip-off scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday, March 7.

Let’s go for Over 142.5 when Drake face UIC Flames. We think the line is too generous and we’re expecting the final total to be higher at odds of -110.

Drake Bulldogs triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Belmont Bruins were beaten 100-79.

UIC Flames won their last game 92-79. This was a road victory against Murray State Racers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UIC have claimed victory in the last two matchups against Drake. They won 74-67 at home and 80-70 on the road. The previous 7 games featuring these teams have resulted in four Drake victories.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UIC	18-14	2426	2244	182	10-6	8-8	1W
Drake	14-19	2501	2472	29	7-12	7-7	2W

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Drake vs UIC Prediction & Picks

This expert Drake vs UIC betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

Over 142.5 points are expected be scored during this college showdown, with this pick available at odds of -110 and this looks like a bet worth taking.

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Key Drake vs UIC stats:

• The 142.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Drake games on the road.
• The 142.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Drake games.

Over 142.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Drake 69 - 77 UIC

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Drake vs UIC 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.

UIC Flames are -244 favorites and that means a 71% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +198 about Drake.

5.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 142.5 right now. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you want to wager Over 142.5, there are odds of -110.

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Moneyline

Drake

+198

UIC

-244

Point Spread

Drake +5.5

-106

UIC -5.5

-114

Total Points

Under 142.5

-110

Over 142.5

-110

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Drake Stats

UIC Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 154.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 142.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.60 pts and allowed 79.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.10 pts and allowed 79.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 145.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 142.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.60 pts and allowed 70.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.00 pts and allowed 67.30 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	26-6	2684	2347	337	15-3	11-3	2L
Bradley	21-11	2491	2349	142	17-3	4-8	2W
Northern Iowa	21-12	2290	2006	284	13-5	8-7	3W
Illinois State	20-12	2404	2190	214	15-4	5-8	1L
Murray State	20-12	2667	2558	109	14-4	6-8	2L
UIC	18-14	2426	2244	182	10-6	8-8	1W
Valparaiso	17-15	2278	2300	-22	13-4	4-11	1L
Southern Illinois	16-16	2336	2226	110	8-8	8-8	1L
Drake	14-19	2501	2472	29	7-12	7-7	2W
Indiana State	11-21	2354	2383	-29	8-7	3-14	1L
Evansville	7-25	2143	2447	-304	5-12	2-13	2L

• 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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