UAB vs Drake Prediction 12/5/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a UAB vs Drake prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, December 5th at the Knapp Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UAB Blazers Betting Preview

The UAB Blazers are 6-3 this season after they lost to Middle Tennessee by a score of 76-61 in their last game. UAB led 33-32 at halftime, but was outscored 44-28 in the second half for the loss. The Blazers shot 35% from the field, 23% on three pointers, and 79% on free throws in the game. Dayjaun Anderson led UAB with 12 points and one assist, while Evan Chatman added 11 points and 11 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, UAB defeated UTEP by a score of 75-59 and SIU by a score of 81-73. The Blazers have scored 83.3 points per game with 44.3 rebounds and 15.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.7 points against per game this season. Chance Westry is averaging 15.8 points and 4.2 assists per game, while Jacob Meyer is averaging 15.4 points and 3.8 rebounds per game for the Blazers. UAB is shooting 44.5% from the field, 69.7% on free throws, and 27.3% on three pointers this season. 

Drake Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Drake Bulldogs are 6-3 this year after they defeated Western Illinois by a score of 108-57 in their last game. Drake led 54-28 at halftime and added 54 more points in the second half in the blowout win. The Bulldogs shot 70% from the field, 63% on three pointers, and 92% on free throws in the game. Braden Appelhans led Drake with 30 points and three rebounds, while Jaehshon Thomas added 22 points and four assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Drake defeated Georgia Tech by a score of 84-74, but lost to LSU by a score of 71-62 before that. The Bulldogs have scored 80.8 points per game with 39.1 rebounds and 15.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 64.4 points against per game this season. Jalen Quinn is averaging 17.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, while Okku Federiko is averaging 13.0 points and 6.9 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs. Drake is shooting 47.2% from the field, 75% on free throws, and 36.8% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Drake Bulldogs will win

• Drake has won 24 of its last 26 night games at Knapp Center.

Why the UAB Blazers will win

• UAB has won five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of UAB’s last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 151+ points.
• Thirty of Drake’s last 38 games have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.

UAB vs Drake Prediction 

Drake comes into this matchup with the same record as UAB, but they will be at home for this contest. The Bulldogs are shooting 47% from the field this year and they have scored at least 84 points in three of their last four games. UAB is 0-2 on the road and they scored just 61 points in their last road game. The Blazers are shooting 44% from the field, but they are a very strong rebounding team. This should be a great matchup, but I think Drake’s offense will be too much at home. Take the Bulldogs here.

David Racey's Pick: Drake ML