Northern Iowa vs UIC Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Northern Iowa vs UIC

The Northern Iowa Panthers battle the UIC Flames, with tip-off scheduled for 17:00 on Wednesday, December 17.

Let’s go for Over 134.5 when Northern Iowa face UIC Flames. We think the line is too generous and we’re expecting the final total to be higher at odds of -115.

Northern Iowa Panthers won their previous game which was at home. It was a 75-63 triumph against Oakland Golden Grizzlies.

UIC Flames suffered a defeat in their last game. A 87-84 scoreline occurred on the road against Belmont Bruins.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Northern Iowa have beaten UIC in their most recent meetings. On the road, a 83-56 scoreline was enjoyed before a home win by 74-52. It’s been four Northern Iowa wins in the past 5 games between these teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Iowa	23-12	2447	2144	303	13-5	10-7	5W
UIC	19-15	2567	2379	188	11-7	8-8	1L

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Northern Iowa vs UIC Prediction & Picks

Our Northern Iowa vs UIC tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

We’ll take a chance on a total bet after finding that the line is set at a generous 134.5 points. Expect this number to be surpassed at -115 for this college matchup.

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Key Northern Iowa vs UIC stats:

• The 134.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 18 UNI games on the road.
• The 134.5 line has been covered in the last 2 UNI games.
• The 134.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 UIC games.
• The 134.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 UIC games.
• The 134.5 line has been covered in the last 2 UIC games.

Over 134.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 53.5% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 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

Northern Iowa 72 - 70 UIC

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close game and we’ll have a play on the Panthers enjoying a 72-70 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

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Northern Iowa 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.

Northern Iowa have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 70% probability due to their -238 Moneyline betting odds. UIC Flames are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +190.

The current spread is 4.5 and the total points line is 133.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you're keen on Over 133.5, this selection is available at -105.

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Moneyline

UNI

-238

UIC

+190

Point Spread

UNI -4.5

-120

UIC +4.5

-102

Total Points

Under 133.5

-115

Over 133.5

-105

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Northern Iowa Stats

UIC Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 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

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 133.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 124.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 124.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.80 pts and allowed 63.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.50 pts and allowed 63.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 145.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 141.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 124.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 124.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.00 pts and allowed 68.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 75.00 pts and allowed 66.00 pts in the last 10 home games

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Missouri Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Belmont	26-6	2684	2347	337	15-3	11-3	2L
Northern Iowa	23-12	2447	2144	303	13-5	10-7	5W
Bradley	21-12	2560	2422	138	17-4	4-8	1L
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	19-15	2567	2379	188	11-7	8-8	1L
Valparaiso	17-15	2278	2300	-22	13-4	4-11	1L
Southern Illinois	16-16	2336	2226	110	8-8	8-8	1L
Drake	14-20	2552	2544	8	7-12	7-8	1L
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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