Northern Iowa vs UIC Prediction 3/8/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Northern Iowa vs UIC prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, March 8th at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Northern Iowa Panthers Betting Preview

The Northern Iowa Panthers are 22-12 (11-9) this season after they defeated Bradley by a score of 73-69 in their last game. Northern Iowa led 45-32 at halftime, but they were outscored 37-28 in the second half in the win. The Panthers shot 66% from the field, 67% on three pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Leon Bond III led UNI with 19 points and three rebounds, while Trey Campbell added 13 points and six assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Northern Iowa defeated Illinois State by a score of 74-52 and Evansville by a score of 68-59. The Panthers have scored 69.4 points per game with 32.4 rebounds and 14.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 60.8 points against per game this season. Trey Campbell is averaging 13.5 points and 3.8 assists per game, while Leon Bond III is averaging 11.7 points and 4.9 rebounds per game for the Panthers. Northern Iowa is shooting 46.8% from the field, 70.0% on free throws, and 34.6% on three pointers this season. 

UIC Flames Betting Preview

The UIC Flames are 19-14 (12-8) this year after they defeated Drake by a score of 72-51 in their last game. UIC led 34-27 at halftime and they held Drake to just 24 points in the second half in the win. The Flames shot 48% from the field, 23% on three pointers, and 68% on free throws in the game. Rashund Washington Jr led UIC with 23 points and six rebounds, while Mekhi Lowery added 12 points and 12 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, UIC defeated Murray State by a score of 92-79, but did lose to Indiana State by a score of 79-63 before that. The Flames have scored 75.8 points per game with 36.7 rebounds and 14.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.1 points against per game this season. Elijah Crawford is averaging 13.5 points and 4.7 assists per game, while Ahmad Henderson II is averaging 12.2 points and 2.3 assists per game for the Flames. UIC is shooting 45.4% from the field, 72.8% on free throws, and 32.5% on three pointers this year. 

Northern Iowa vs UIC Prediction 

Northern Iowa comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak and they have allowed 59 points or fewer in three of those four wins. The Panthers are shooting 47% from the field and they have scored at least 73 points in three of their last four. UIC has won three of their last four games, with their last two coming by a combined 34 points. The Flames are shooting 45% from the field and they have scored 92+ in two of their last four. This should be a great game, but I think the Northern Iowa defense will be the difference. Take the Panthers here.

David Racey's Pick: Northern Iowa -2.5