UIC vs Drake Picks and Predictions for Thursday, February 12, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 02/12/2026, 12:15 AM ET

UIC vs Drake Information

The UIC Flames will be on the road Thursday night with a 7:30 PM matchup in Des Moines, IA against the direct Bulldogs. UIC has thirteen wins and 12 losses this season, riding a 2 game losing streak after a six-point home loss to Belmont. The Drake Bulldogs stay home Thursday night with twelve wins and 14 losses this season, currently on a four-game losing streak after a 5-point loss in their last outing. Stay in the news with our College Basketball Picks.

UIC Preview

The UIC offense is averaging 74.6 points on 44% shooting from the floor this season, but the Flames have averaged only 68 points per game over their last two losses. Defensively, UIC is allowing 70.3 points per game this season and 74.5 during its current 2-game losing streak. Ahmad Henderson II leads the UIC offense this season, averaging 12.8 points and 2.3 assists per game. Elijah Crawford and Andy Johnson are both tied for second on the team, averaging 11.7 points per game apiece. Big man Mekhi Lowery is 4th on the team, averaging 8.1 points per game this season, to go along with the team-leading 5.8 rebounds per game.

Drake Preview

Offensively, Drake is averaging 77.6 points on 45% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, Drake is allowing 75 points per game this year, but has given up an average of 89.25 points per game over their last four losses. Jalen Quinn leads the Drake offense this season with 20 points and 3.3 assists per game. Jaeshon Thomas is second on the team this season, with 10.2 points per game this year. Big man Okku Federiko is averaging 10.1 points to go along with the team-leading 5.2 rebounds per game.

UIC vs Drake Prediction

Both teams have been mediocre thus far, hovering around .500. UIC is playing better basketball despite its current skid. The flames of a better defense will stifle a struggling Drake team Thursday night. Take USC to end their losing streak Thursday night on the road, they get the win and cover against the Drake Bulldogs. Final Score Prediction, UIC Flames win and cover 74-66.

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