Illinois Chicago at Valparaiso

Illinois Chicago has had its moments in the sun, but this year certainly isn't one of them. The Flames have been goosed on the road, heading into this one with a 0-11 mark on the highway. The Flames have not been as disastrous as that mark may indicate. They have only suffered one huge loss in five conference road games and that was to Wright State. Their other four roadies in conference play have shown losses of 9, 7, 5 and 3 points, and they got a lift in their last game - a win over Youngstown State. They also have a revenge motive here for a 6-point loss to Valpo at home. Valpo has covered seven straight games, but the winning margin in six of their last seven wins has been 4, 5, 6, 7, 4 and 1 point, so they aren't blowing teams out. I'll go with Illinois Chicago in this one.