UIC vs Yale Prediction 12/7/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a UIC vs Yale prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 7th at the John J. Lee Amphitheater in New Haven, Connecticut. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UIC Flames Betting Preview

The UIC Flames are 4-4 this season after they lost to Arkansas-Pine Bluff by a score of 63-62 in their last game. UIC trailed 35-26 at halftime, but did win the second half 36-28 in the close loss. The Flames shot 35% from the field, 13% on three pointers, and 73% on free throws in the game. Ahmad Henderson II led UIC with 15 points and three assists, while Jayce Nathaniel added 11 points and 14 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, UIC lost to Robert Morris by a score of 88-74, but did beat Southern Indiana by a score of 84-73 before that. The Flames have scored 78.6 points per game with 36.6 rebounds and 14.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.4 points against per game this season. Ahmad Henderson II is averaging 16.4 points and 2.6 assists per game, while Andy Johnson is averaging 13.9 points and 2.9 rebounds per game for the Flames. UIC is shooting 46% from the field, 75.5% on free throws, and 30.4% on three pointers this season. 

Yale Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Yale Bulldogs are 9-1 this year after they defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 79-61 in their last game. Yale led 37-24 at halftime and added 42 points in the second half for the easy victory. The Bulldogs shot 51% from the field, 30% on three pointers, and 56% on free throws in the game. Nick Townsend led Yale with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Isaac Celiscar added 16 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Yale defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 117-53 and Vermont by a score of 77-74. The Bulldogs have scored 87.4 points per game with 33.1 rebounds and 17.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.5 points against per game this season. Nick Townsend is averaging 17.5 points and 7.3 rebounds per game, while Isaac Celiscar is averaging 13.9 points and 4.6 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs. Yale is shooting 53.4% from the field, 79.8% on free throws, and 43.9% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Yale Bulldogs will win

• Yale has won 17 of its last 18 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• UIC has lost three of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.
• UIC has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the UIC Flames will win

• UIC has won each of its last five Sunday games.

UIC vs Yale Prediction 

Yale rolls into this matchup with just one loss on the season, but this will be a step up in competition, as their last two opponents were non-D1. The Bulldogs are shooting 53% from the field this year and they have scored at least 77 points in four straight games. UIC has lost three of their last four and they are just 1-2 on the road. The Flames are shooting 46% from the field and they have allowed at least 88 points in two of their last four games. Take Yale and their high scoring offense to win big at home here.

David Racey's Pick: Yale -13.5