UIC vs Belmont Prediction 12/13/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a UIC vs Belmont prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 13th at Curb Event Center Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UIC Flames Betting Preview

The UIC Flames are 4-5 this season after they lost to Yale by a score of 80-66 in their last game. UIC trailed 35-32 at halftime and allowed 45 points in the second half in the loss. The Flames shot 34% from the field, 30% on three pointers, and 88% on free throws in the game. Andy Johnson led UIC with 15 points and four rebounds, while Mekhi Lowery added 11 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, UIC lost to Arkansas-Pine Bluff by a score of 63-62 and Robert Morris by a score of 88-74. The Flames have scored 77.2 points per game with 36.7 rebounds and 13.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.2 points against per game this season. Ahmad Henderson II is averaging 15.7 points and 2.6 assists per game, while Andy Johnson is averaging 14.0 points and 3.0 rebounds per game for the Flames. UIC is shooting 44.5% from the field, 76.4% on free throws, and 30.4% on three pointers this season. 

Belmont Bruins Betting Preview

The Belmont Bruins are 9-1 this year after they defeated Middle Tennessee by a score of 83-62 in their last game. Belmont led 35-31 at halftime and added 48 points in the second half for the lopsided win. The Bruins shot 52% from the field, 43% on three pointers, and 38% on free throws in the game. Nic McClain led Belmont with 20 points and four assists, while Tyler Lundblade added 15 points and six assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Belmont lost to Richmond by a score of 84-76, but did beat Charleston by a score of 96-73 before that. The Bruins have scored 85.6 points per game with 40.7 rebounds and 18.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 66.7 points against per game this season. Tyler Lundblade is averaging 15.8 points and 2.6 rebounds per game, while Sam Orme is averaging 13.8 points and 6.7 rebounds per game for the Bruins. Belmont is shooting 51.5% from the field, 64.3% on free throws, and 37.4% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Belmont Bruins will win

• Belmont has won each of its last 12 Saturday games at Curb Event Center.
• UIC has lost each of its last four road games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
• UIC has lost the first half in each of its last four road games against the Missouri Valley Conference.

Why the UIC Flames will win

• UIC has won each of its last three day games against Conference opponents.

UIC vs Belmont Prediction 

Belmont comes into this matchup with a 9-1 record to start the season and they will look to start conference play with a victory here. The Bruins are shooting 52% from the field and they have scored at least 83 points in four of their last five games. UIC has lost three games in a row, with two of them coming by 14 points. The Flames are shooting 44% from the field and they have allowed at least 80 points in three of their last five. Belmont should have a huge offensive day here and I like them to cover.

David Racey's Pick: Belmont -13.5