Who's Playing

Illinois-Chicago @ Central Michigan

Current Records: Illinois-Chicago 2-6; Central Michigan 1-8

What to Know

The Central Michigan Chippewas will take on the Illinois-Chicago Flames at 4:30 p.m. ET Saturday at home. CMU will be seeking to avenge the 74-72 loss they suffered the last time these two teams played Nov. 28 of last year.

The Chippewas came up short against the Youngstown State Penguins on Wednesday, falling 84-77.

Meanwhile, Illinois-Chicago came up short against the Detroit Titans on Sunday, falling 64-56.

CMU is expected to lose this next one by 5.5. Those who got lucky with them against the spread on Wednesday might want to hold off on placing bets this time since the squad has yet to string together back-to-back wins against the spread.

Both of these teams will be looking to put their recent losses behind them and walk away with a victory. We'll see which team satisfies their hunger and which team leaves with an empty stomach.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: McGuirk Arena -- Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
  • TV: ESPN 3
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $21.00

Odds

The Flames are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Chippewas, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Flames as a 4.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Illinois-Chicago won the only game these two teams have played in the last seven years.

  • Nov 28, 2020 - Illinois-Chicago 74 vs. Central Michigan 72