Illinois-Chicago has lost six of seven road games where they are getting beat by an 85-75 average. They don't match up well with a Northern Kentucky squad that has 11 wins, ranked #19 in the country in three-point attempts (364) and #25 in made treys (128). And the defense is outstanding, holding opponents to 38.9 percent shooting, #34 nationally. Northern Kentucky is 9-0 straight up at home this season, adding to a sizzling 32-4 run at home. This season they are outscoring foes at home by a 76-64.4 average. Northern Kentucky is 16-7 ATS at home against a team with a road winning percentage of less than .400. Northern Kentucky has won four in a row in the series and has won the last three meetings on this court by an 86-67.3 average. Play Northern Kentucky.
This pick was released to clients on December 30, 2023 at 10:15AM ET.
CBB
Illinois Chicago at Northern Kentucky
December 30, 2018
6:00 PM Eastern
1 unit on Northern Kentucky -8.5 (-105) (risk 1 to return 1.95)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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