Drake vs. UIC Predictions - January 1

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The Drake Bulldogs (12-0, 2-0 MVC) bring a 12-game winning streak into a road matchup with the UIC Flames (9-4, 1-1 MVC), who have won four straight.

Wednesday's matchup between the Bulldogs and the Flames features the Bulldogs as solid 6.5-point favorites. The over/under for the game is 130.5.

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Drake vs. UIC Odds and Game Info

  • Game day: Wednesday, January 1, 2025
  • Game time: 3:00 PM ET
  • TV channel: ESPN+
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Arena: Credit Union 1 Arena
  • Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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Drake vs. UIC Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: Drake (-6.5)
  • Moneyline: Drake (-275), UIC (+220)
  • Total: 130.5 points

Pick ATS:Drake (-6.5)

  • Pick OU: Over (130.5)
  • Prediction: Drake 75, UIC 66

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Drake vs. UIC Comparison

Drake Rank Drake Stat UIC Stat UIC Rank
238th 73.8 Points Scored 80.8 74th
3rd 56.3 Points Allowed 73.0 230th
133rd 14.9 Assists 17.9 21st
81st 10.5 Turnovers 13.2 307th
22nd 49.8% Field Goal % 46.8% 108th
75th 40.8% Field Goal % Allowed 43.5% 205th

Drake Key Players

  • The Bulldogs leader in points and assists is Bennett Stirtz, who puts up 17.8 points per game along with 5.8 assists.
  • Drake's best rebounder is Cam Manyawu, who averages 6.5 boards per game in addition to a PPG average of 9.8.
  • Mitch Mascari makes more threes per game than any other member of the Bulldogs, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 3.3 per contest.
  • The Drake steals leader is Stirtz, who averages 2.4 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Manyawu, who compiles 1.0 block per contest.

UIC Key Players

  • Sasa Ciani averages 12.7 points and 9.8 rebounds per game for the Flames, enough to be the leading scorer and rebounder on the squad.
  • Ahmad Henderson II notches more assists than any other UIC player with 3.8 per game. Henderson also scores 11.7 points and grabs 2.6 rebounds per game.
  • Filip Skobalj averages 2.5 three-pointers per game, the most on the Flames.
  • Javon Jackson (1.9 steals per game) is the steal leader for UIC while Modestas Kancleris (1.0 block per game) is the block leader.

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