Drake vs. UIC betting: College basketball preview for Feb. 12

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The Drake Bulldogs (12-14, 6-9 MVC) are favored (-1.5) to end a four-game losing streak when they host the UIC Flames (13-12, 8-6 MVC) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Knapp Center. The contest airs on ESPN+. The matchup’s over/under is 146.5.

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Drake Cover -1.5 vs UIC -104

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Drake vs. UIC betting lines

  • Drake moneyline odds to win: -119
  • UIC moneyline odds to win: -104
  • Spread: Drake (-1.5)
  • Total: 146.5

Drake statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • When playing at home, Drake owns a worse record against the spread (3-9-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (3-6-0).
  • The Bulldogs have hit the over on the total in eight of 12 home games (66.7%), compared to five of nine road games (55.6%).
  • Drake has performed worse as a moneyline favorite at home, posting a home record of 3-5, compared to going 1-0 away from home.

Recent trends

  • On offense, the Bulldogs have increased their output slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 79.3 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 77.6 they’ve put up over the course of this season.
  • Drake has been less stingy on defense as of late, giving up 81.2 points per game during its past 10 contests compared to the 75.0 points per game its opponents are averaging in the 2025-26 season.
  • During their past 10 outings, the Bulldogs are making 0.1 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (9.2 compared to 9.3 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (33.0% compared to 35.0% season-long).

Drake betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 8-16-0 (Home: 3-9-0; Away: 3-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 1-9-0 (As Favorite: 1-9-0; As Underdog: 7-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 15-9-0 (Home: 8-4-0; Away: 5-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-5 (Home: 3-5; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-9 (Home: 1-3; Away: 3-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.9 (198th in nation) 44.0 (181st) 32.0 (199th) 33.7 (321st) 13.8 (193rd) 9.4 (32nd)

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UIC statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread, UIC has been better at home (5-4-0) than away (6-6-0).
  • Looking at the over/under, Flames games have finished over three of nine times at home (33.3%), and six of 12 on the road (50%).
  • The Flames’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .250 (1-3), and away it is .400 (4-6).

Recent trends

  • The Flames have fared worse offensively in their last 10 games, scoring 71.7 points per contest, 2.9 fewer points their than season average of 74.6.
  • Over its past 10 games, UIC is allowing 65.2 points per game, compared to its season average of 70.3 points allowed.
  • The Flames are sinking 0.2 fewer three-pointers per contest over their previous 10 games (5.8) compared to their season average (6.0), but they are delivering a higher three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (31.4%) compared to their season mark (31.1%).

UIC betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 11-12-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 6-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 8-7-0 (As Favorite: 3-5-0; As Underdog: 8-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-12-0 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 6-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-2 (Home: 4-1; Away: 1-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-10 (Home: 1-3; Away: 4-6)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.4 (232nd in nation) 42.7 (101st) 32.1 (193rd) 30.1 (127th) 14.0 (176th) 11.5 (221st)
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