Illinois Chicago at Youngstown State

The Youngstown State Penguins have taken care of business at home where they are 5-0 to start the season. That may sound good, but when you play against Malone and St. Francis (NY), the wins are expected. They won’t find it as easy against the Flames. This Flames team may be young, but they have already proved they can step-up with their win over Illinois on a neutral court, so the Flames have a pretty good "A" game going. The schedule has them tested, unlike the Penguins who have lived off soft touches. The Flames elevate their game in Horizon League play where they are 5-0 ATS in their last five. Youngstown is just 5-22 straight-up since last season including 2-18 vs. conference foes and 1-11 after back-to-back losses. This dog has some bite and I'll back with Illinois, Chicago on the moneyline.