UIC vs Northern Iowa Prediction 1/13/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a UIC vs Northern Iowa prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 13th at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UIC Flames Betting Preview

The UIC Flames are 7-10 (2-4) this season after they defeated Illinois State in overtime by a score of 63-59 in their last game. UIC led 28-25 at halftime, but they only scored 23 points in the second half, before escaping with the win in overtime. The Flames shot 41% from the field, 21% on three pointers, and 91% on free throws in the game. Abdul Momoh led UIC with 15 points and six rebounds, while Elijah Crawford added 10 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, UIC defeated SIU by a score of 70-57, but lost to Valpo by a score of 66-59 before that. The Flames have scored 75.3 points per game with 36.8 rebounds and 14.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.8 points against per game this season. Ahmad Henderson II is averaging 13.1 points and 2.5 assists per game, while Andy Johnson is averaging 12.8 points and 3.4 rebounds per game for the Flames. UIC is shooting 44.0% from the field, 76.2% on free throws, and 30.6% on three pointers this season. 

Northern Iowa Panthers Betting Preview

The Northern Iowa Panthers are 12-5 (4-2) this year after they lost to Bradley by a score of 75-69 in their last game. Northern Iowa trailed 40-37 at halftime and they only scored 32 points in the second half in the loss. The Panthers shot 42% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 61% on free throws in the game. Trey Campbell led UNI with 18 points and five rebounds, while Ben Schwieger added 12 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Northern Iowa lost to Belmont by a score of 78-65, but did beat Evansville by a score of 62-48 before that. The Panthers have scored 69.6 points per game with 33.1 rebounds and 15.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 59.5 points against per game this season. Trey Campbell is averaging 13.1 points and 3.8 assists per game, while Leon Bond III is averaging 12.3 points and 5.9 rebounds per game for the Panthers. Northern Iowa is shooting 46.1% from the field, 67.5% on free throws, and 35.7% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Northern Iowa Panthers will win

• Northern Iowa has won each of its last 10 Tuesday home games.
• UIC has lost six of its last seven road games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
• Northern Iowa has won the first half in 15 of its last 20 night games at McLeod Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the UIC Flames will win

• UIC has won each of its last four games after coming off overtime.
• Northern Iowa has lost the first half in four of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

UIC vs Northern Iowa Prediction 

Northern Iowa comes into this matchup looking to snap a two game losing streak and they will be at home for this one. The Panthers are a very good defensive team, but they have allowed 75 and 78 points in their last two. UIC has won two games in a row and they have allowed 66 points or fewer in four of their last five games. The Flames are shooting just 44% from the field this year and I don’t think they will find much success in this game. Take Northern Iowa to cover at home.

David Racey's Pick: Northern Iowa -7.5