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Drake vs UIC Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/1/25
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UIC (8-4) vs Drake (12-0)
January 1, 2025 at 03:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: UIC +6.5 / Drake -6.5 — Over/Under: 134
The Drake Bulldogs and UIC Flames meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Credit Union 1 Arena. Here’s a Drake vs UIC Prediction. This article will include a Drake vs UIC Pick.
Drake Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Drake Bulldogs beat Green Bay and Belmont, and they play Murray State, Bradley, and Evansville next. The Drake Bulldogs are averaging 73.8 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 56.3 points on 40.8 percent shooting. Bennett Stirtz is averaging 17.8 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Daniel Abreu is averaging 12.6 points and 1 assist. Mitch Mascari is the third double-digit scorer and Cam Manyawu is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Drake Bulldogs are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 70.3 percent from the free throw line. The Drake Bulldogs are allowing 28.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.3 rebounds per game.
UIC Flames Betting Preview
The UIC Flames beat Seattle and Illinois State, and they play Belmont, Missouri State, and Bradley next. The UIC Flames are averaging 80 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 72.8 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Sasa Ciani is averaging 12.4 points and 9.8 rebounds, while Javon Jackson is averaging 12.3 points and 1.3 rebounds. Ahmad Henderson II is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Mason is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The UIC Flames are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 72.3 percent from the free throw line. The UIC Flames are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36 rebounds per game.
Drake vs UIC Injury Report
Neither Drake nor UIC have any players on its injury report.
Why the Drake Bulldogs will win
- Drake has won each of its last 12 games.
- UIC has lost four of its last five day games against Conference opponents at Credit Union 1 Arena.
- UIC has lost the first half in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- UIC ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (66.8%).
- UIC ranks 31st among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (40.5).
- Drake ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (56.3).
- Drake ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.1).
Drake vs UIC Prediction
The Drake Bulldogs are obviously the better team, and it wouldn’t be shocking if this game is a blowout. Drake is unbeaten on the season and looks to be elite at both ends of the floor, especially on the defensive side. However, the UIC Flames are playing decent ball in their own right, which includes four straight wins, three of which have come on the road. UIC will be up for this game as well, as it’s a rare spot to flex its muscles. It’s not every day an unbeaten team comes through the Credit Union 1 Arena. I expect a decent-sized crowd that provides the Flames with a shot in the arm. UIC can also score the ball at an above-average clip. I’ll take a stab at the points. Give me UIC at home.
