Drake vs. Illinois-Chicago Prediction: Drake Predicted to Win College Basketball Matchup [1/1/2025]

Illinois-Chicago and Drake will meet in college basketball action at Credit Union 1 Arena on New Year's Day, with tipoff at 3:00PM ET.

Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects Drake as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Drake-Illinois-Chicago game 10,000 times," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"With the latest updates and numerous other variables, we estimate Drake's chance of winning at 74%, with Illinois-Chicago at 26%."

For a closer look at Wednesday's matchup, including the predicted score, best bets and an expanded look at the predicted final score, visit our interactive Drake vs. Illinois-Chicago predictions page.

HOLIDAYS EXCLUSIVE: Use code HOLIDAYS at checkout now to get 50% off your first month of Dimers Pro! Hurry, this offer won't last long.

Drake vs. Illinois-Chicago Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Wednesday's college basketball action between Illinois-Chicago and Drake at Credit Union 1 Arena is scheduled to start at 3:00PM ET.

• Who: Drake vs. Illinois-Chicago
• Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2025
• Time: 3:00PM ET/12:00PM PT
• Venue: Credit Union 1 Arena
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Wednesday's Drake vs. Illinois-Chicago matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Drake vs. Illinois-Chicago picks, be sure to check out the latest college basketball predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Drake vs. Illinois-Chicago Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NCAA basketball game between Drake and Illinois-Chicago 10,000 times as part of our college basketball predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model gives Drake a 74% chance of beating Illinois-Chicago. Our predicted final score has Drake winning 69-63.

According to our model, the bookies have got it right, and Drake and Illinois-Chicago each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 130 points has a 54% chance of going over.

Drake vs. Illinois-Chicago Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Drake	Illinois-Chicago
Spread	-6.5 (-105)	+6.5 (-110)
Moneyline	-275	+235
Total	o130 (-110)	u130 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Drake vs. Illinois-Chicago Picks

Our model's strongest edge in today's Drake vs. Illinois-Chicago matchup is on the spread.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best college basketball picks for every game throughout the season.

Unlimited access to our full suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.

Conclusion

We predict Drake, with a 74% win probability, will likely beat Illinois-Chicago on New Year's Day.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Drake vs. Illinois-Chicago insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

Note: Clicking links to our partners may earn us a referral fee. Learn about how we review products and services.

More on College Basketball

Keep up with the latest college basketball news, college basketball best bets and CBB parlay picks throughout the season. Plus, our March Madness odds provide the latest probabilities for every March Madness contender.