Northern Iowa vs Drake Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Northern Iowa vs Drake

The Northern Iowa Panthers battle the Drake Bulldogs, with tip-off scheduled for 15:00 on Sunday, March 1.

The Overs is sticking out like a sore thumb considering the line for Northern Iowa and Drake is set at 137.5. We’re expecting a bigger total and -115 is available.

Northern Iowa Panthers lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 71-69 at home to Illinois State Redbirds.

Drake Bulldogs suffered a defeat in their last game. A 74-71 scoreline occurred on the road against Valparaiso Beacons.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Northern Iowa beat Drake when the teams last met. It was a 86-62 scoreline. The past 10 games between the teams have seen Drake win seven times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Iowa	23-12	2447	2144	303	13-5	10-7	5W
Drake	14-20	2552	2544	8	7-12	7-8	1L

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Northern Iowa vs Drake Prediction & Picks

This Northern Iowa vs Drake betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including an expert match prediction, correct score bet and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’ll take a chance on a total wager after finding that the line is set at a generous 137.5. Expect this number to be surpassed at -115 for this college matchup.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant college hoops stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball picks.

Key Northern Iowa vs Drake stats:

• The 137.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 UNI games.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 UNI games.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in the last 3 UNI games on the road.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Drake games.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 Drake games.

Over 137.5 Probability

The best betting sites suggest there’s a 53.5% chance of our pick delivering a return. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Northern Iowa 76 - 69 Drake

If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then the Panthers to enjoy a 76-69 win could be along the right lines. There are enormous odds for this particular outcome.

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Northern Iowa vs Drake Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Northern Iowa have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 66% probability due to their -192 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Drake are least likely to win at +160.

The current spread is 3.5 and the total points line is 136.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you’re going for Over 136.5, then the odds are -110.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contests. The best betting apps have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

UNI

-192

Drake

+160

Point Spread

UNI -3.5

-114

Drake +3.5

-106

Total Points

Under 136.5

-110

Over 136.5

-110

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Points they might score or the number of Assists they might have.

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Northern Iowa Stats

Drake Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 137.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 128.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 137.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 137.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.10 pts and allowed 64.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 65.30 pts and allowed 62.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 156.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 137.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 137.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.70 pts and allowed 80.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 76.30 pts and allowed 80.40 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Missouri Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Belmont	26-6	2684	2347	337	15-3	11-3	2L
Northern Iowa	23-12	2447	2144	303	13-5	10-7	5W
Bradley	21-12	2560	2422	138	17-4	4-8	1L
Illinois State	20-12	2404	2190	214	15-4	5-8	1L
Murray State	20-12	2667	2558	109	14-4	6-8	2L
UIC	19-15	2567	2379	188	11-7	8-8	1L
Valparaiso	17-15	2278	2300	-22	13-4	4-11	1L
Southern Illinois	16-16	2336	2226	110	8-8	8-8	1L
Drake	14-20	2552	2544	8	7-12	7-8	1L
Indiana State	11-21	2354	2383	-29	8-7	3-14	1L
Evansville	7-25	2143	2447	-304	5-12	2-13	2L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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