Northern Iowa vs UIC Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/4/24

In this article, we will formulate a Northern Iowa vs UIC Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, December 4th, at UIC Pavillion.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Panthers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Flames’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Northern Iowa

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UIC

-Recent betting trends in games played between Northern Iowa and UIC

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Panthers and Flames.

Northern Iowa is Struggling

Northern Iowa is struggling heading into this game and they have lost two games in a row. In the last game against St. Bonaventure, the offense scored 56 points, but the defense 68 points and they ended up losing by 12 points. Two games ago against North Texas, the offense scored only 48 points and they ended up losing by 20 points. Northern Iowa on the season is averaging 71.7 points while their defense is giving up 67.6 points per game. The offense hasn’t been as good as of late and they are going to need to turn it around. Tytan Anderson is averaging 12.4 points while shooting 53.6 percent from the field. 

Can UIC Bounce Back?

UIC two games ago faced off against La Salle and they were able to secure the 96-83 victory. In the last game against East Carolina though they didn’t play as well and they ended up losing by 17 points. In the second half, the defense gave up 72 points and they ended up losing. No one for UIC scored more than 10 points and they are going to need a couple of people to step up here. UIC on the season is averaging 87 points while their defense is giving up 74.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 17th in the league while the defense is ranked 257th. As a team, they are shooting 50.69 percent from the field which is 15th in the league. UIC will take on Dartmouth and Little Rock after this one.

Why UIC Will Beat Northern Iowa

• UIC has won each of its last four games at Credit Union 1 Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Northern Iowa has lost four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• UIC has won the first half in four of its last five games at Credit Union 1 Arena.

Northern Iowa vs UIC Prediction

Give me UIC here. Northern Iowa’s offense has been a problem the last couple of games and they’re going to really struggle to score again here. UIC is averaging 87 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Northern Iowa’s offense won’t be keeping up and it’s going to be the Flames that will come out on top. Back UIC against the spread here.

Shane Mickle's Pick: UIC +1