Northern Illinois at Illinois Chicago

Northern Illinois has won two of three while playing terrific defense in a 55-45 win over Eastern Illinois and a 70-59 victory at Chicago State in the last game. Northern Illinois is 68-38 ATS as a road dog of 6.5 to 12 points. Illinois Chicago is favored despite dropping three of its four home games. Illinois Chicago has lost six of seven overall with an offense that shoots 43.2% from the field and 29.4% from long range. Illinois Chicago has failed to cover six straight after a home defeat, so back the visiting dog in a close one. Play Northern Illinois.