The Bulldogs will play the Flames on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 3:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, Drake and UIC are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2024-25 season in full stride, Drake currently has a 100.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for UIC is 98.33.
- Away Drake - Drake starts this game with a 1-0 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
- Home UIC - UIC meets Drake boasting a 4-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Drake currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with UIC now standing 2nd (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Drake has a 1.000 overall win percentage, with UIC matching up with a 0.667 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Drake currently possesses 12-0 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, UIC has tallied a 8-4 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus! Expect a magical showdown between Drake and UIC on Wednesday.
Drake undefeated at 12-0, UIC at 8-4. Conference records crucial for tournament seeds. Drake 2-0, UIC 1-1 in Missouri Valley Conference. Drake on a streak, UIC won last 4 games. Review tables for best point spread, total, and moneylines. Bet legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. Check futures odds and current standings below. Good luck, wizards!
Best Bulldogs at Flames Odds
| Underdog UIC | Favorite Drake |
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| Underdog UIC | Favorite Drake |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Drake is a -6 -112 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while UIC is a +6.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 129.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 129.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
Drake is a -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and UIC is a +225 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Drake
UIC
1/01/25 3:00pm EST | -6.5 -110+6.5 -110 |
Underdog UIC - UIC bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +6.5 UIC underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Drake - Drake bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -6.5 Drake favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Drake at UIC Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Drake
UIC
First to 5 Points
1/01/25 3:00pm EST | -145+105Bet |
Drake
UIC
First to 10 Points
1/01/25 3:00pm EST | -165+120Bet |
Drake
UIC
First to 15 Points
1/01/25 3:00pm EST | -185+130Bet |
Drake
UIC
Game to Overtime
1/01/25 3:00pm EST | Yes +800No -3000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Drake | 31-4 | 0.886 | 14-2 | 9-1 | 17-3 | - | 0.850 | L1 |
| UIC | 17-14 | 0.548 | 9-5 | 7-6 | 10-10 | +7 | 0.500 | L1 |
Drake & UIC Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Drake Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
|---|---|---|
| Drake | +18000 Bet |
No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM UIC YR: futures available
Drake & UIC Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Drake vs UIC College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 at 3:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Drake vs UIC Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Drake vs UIC Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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