The UIC Flames (8-10, 3-4 MVC) will attempt to build on a three-game winning streak when they host the Drake Bulldogs (9-9, 3-4 MVC) on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Credit Union 1 Arena as 4.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The over/under in the matchup is 140.5.
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UIC vs. Drake betting lines
- UIC moneyline odds to win: -218
- Drake moneyline odds to win: +180
- Spread: UIC (-4.5)
- Total: 140.5
UIC statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- UIC has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered three times in five opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered four times in nine opportunities in road games.
- In home games, the Flames go over the total 20% of the time (one of five games). They hit the over more often in road games, eclipsing the total in 55.6% of games (five of nine).
- In two home games as a moneyline favorite, UIC has one win (.500). It sports the same winning percentage (1-1 record) as a moneyline favorite in away games.
Recent trends
- The Flames have been racking up 72.0 points per game in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s a little lower than the 74.9 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
- UIC has been slightly better on the defensive end of the floor recently, giving up 70.3 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 71.2 it has surrendered per game this season.
- The Flames’ past 10 outings have seen them make 5.7 three-pointers per game while shooting 30.2% from deep. Both numbers are down compared to their 2025-26 averages of 5.8 makes and 30.3%.
UIC betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-9-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 4-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 1-3-0 (As Favorite: 1-4-0; As Underdog: 6-5-0)
- O-U-P: 8-8-0 (Home: 1-4-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-2 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-8 (Home: 1-2; Away: 2-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.5 (229th in nation) | 42.1 (101st) | 31.9 (231st) | 30.4 (142nd) | 14.1 (197th) | 11.8 (222nd) |
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Drake statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Drake has had better results away (2-3-0) than at home (2-6-0).
- In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Bulldogs’ games have finished above the over/under at home (50%, four of eight) compared to on the road (40%, two of five).
- The Bulldogs’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-2), and on the road it is .500 (2-2).
Recent trends
- While the Bulldogs are averaging 76.4 points per game in 2025-26, they have fallen short of that in their past 10 games, amassing 75.7 points per contest.
- Drake is giving up 76.5 points per contest over its previous 10 games, which is 4.9 more points than it is allowing for the season (71.6).
- The Bulldogs are draining 10.5 three-pointers per game over their past 10 games, which is 0.8 more than their average for the season (9.7). Likewise, they own a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 games (38.6%) compared to their season average from downtown (36.2%).
Drake betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-10-0 (Home: 2-6-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 4-2-0 (As Favorite: 1-7-0; As Underdog: 5-3-0)
- O-U-P: 8-8-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-4 (Home: 2-4; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-5 (Home: 0-2; Away: 2-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.2 (189th in nation) | 41.9 (85th) | 32.0 (228th) | 33.9 (310th) | 14.5 (166th) | 9.8 (44th) |
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