UIC vs Cal Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: UIC vs Cal

The UIC Flames take on the California Golden Bears in this NIT First round game at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, with tip-off scheduled for 22:00 on Wednesday, March 18.

Our betting prediction is that UIC Flames will be able to cover the spread against Cal, with +5.5 looking favorable for our wager. Take the -115 that is currently available.

The UIC Flames (19-15, 3rd in MVC) lost their previous game, being beaten at home to the Northern Iowa Panthers 84-69.

The California Golden Bears (21-11, 9th in ACC) were defeated in their last matchup. On the road, they suffered a 95-89 loss against the Florida State Seminoles.

NCAAB Regular Season	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
California	21-11	2492	2344	148	17-4	4-7	2L
UIC	19-15	2567	2379	188	11-7	8-8	1L

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UIC vs Cal Prediction & Picks

Get ahead of the game with our UIC vs Cal betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a fully loaded bet builder.

Game Prediction

UIC Flames are capable of staying close to the favorites in this college showdown, so we’ll take a chance and bet the underdogs against the spread. There’s an attractive +5.5 available which is priced at -115.

Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our college hoops handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each basketball pick.

Key UIC vs Cal stats:

• The +5.5 line has been covered by UIC in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The +5.5 line has been covered by UIC in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cal in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cal in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cal in 2 consecutive games.

UIC +5.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 53.5% chance of this pick winning. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UIC 72 - 74 Cal

There are massive odds on offer when it comes to the Golden Bears landing a 74-72 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

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UIC vs Cal 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 sportsbooks have California at -250 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 71% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. The market suggests that UIC Flames are least likely to win at +202.

The spread is currently 5.5, with the total points line at 150.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you’re going for Under 150.5, this outcome can be backed at -105.

College basketball bettors are spoilt for choice thanks to the huge selection of game lines and team props which are available for most matchups on the coupon. Head to the top betting apps and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

UIC

+202

Cal

-250

Point Spread

UIC +5.5

-102

Cal -5.5

-120

Total Points

Under 150.5

-105

Over 150.5

-115

We’re fond of player props as an alternative to betting on the game result. The gambling sites will have Points, Assists, Three-Pointers, Rebounds and Steals among the choices and you can take a particular view.

There are always opportunities to enjoy college basketball micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find player and team props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.

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UIC Stats

Cal Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 145.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.50 pts and allowed 69.00 pts in the last 10 games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.00 pts and allowed 79.10 pts in the last 10 games

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

Atlantic Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Duke	32-2	2798	2147	651	21-0	11-2	11W
Virginia	29-5	2742	2326	416	19-1	10-4	1L
Miami	25-8	2704	2349	355	16-4	9-4	1L
North Carolina	24-8	2553	2282	271	19-1	5-7	2L
Clemson	24-10	2521	2269	252	16-3	8-7	1L
Louisville	23-10	2797	2382	415	16-2	7-8	1L
California	21-11	2492	2344	148	17-4	4-7	2L
Stanford	20-12	2431	2326	105	12-7	8-5	1L
NC State	20-13	2762	2525	237	13-7	7-6	1L
SMU	20-13	2779	2561	218	17-3	3-10	1L
Virginia Tech	19-13	2521	2396	125	15-4	4-9	2L
Florida State	18-15	2652	2572	80	12-8	6-7	1L
Wake Forest	17-16	2602	2543	59	12-6	5-10	1L
Syracuse	15-17	2400	2376	24	12-6	3-11	6L
Notre Dame	13-18	2308	2335	-27	11-7	2-11	2L
Pittsburgh	13-20	2327	2370	-43	8-10	5-10	1L
Boston College	11-20	2090	2191	-101	10-10	1-10	1W
Georgia Tech	11-20	2287	2400	-113	10-10	1-10	12L

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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