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Northern Illinois @ Illinois-Chicago

Current Records: Northern Illinois 3-6; Illinois-Chicago 3-7

What to Know

The Northern Illinois Huskies' road trip will continue as they head to Credit Union 1 Arena at 2 p.m. ET Sunday to face off against the Illinois-Chicago Flames. The Huskies should still be feeling good after a victory, while Illinois-Chicago will be looking to regain their footing.

NIU didn't have too much trouble with the Chicago State Cougars on the road last week as they won 70-59.

Meanwhile, the Flames were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap last Tuesday as they fell 72-66 to the DePaul Blue Demons. Illinois-Chicago's defeat came about despite a quality game from Damaria Franklin, who dropped a double-double on 24 points and 12 rebounds.

NIU have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 10 point spread they are up against. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn't have high expectations for them since the team is 2-4 ATS when expected to lose.

NIU was close but no cigar when the two teams previously met in November of last year as they fell 65-61 to Illinois-Chicago. Can the Huskies avenge their loss, or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll soon find out.

How To Watch

  • When: Sunday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Credit Union 1 Arena -- Chicago, Illinois
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $28.83

Odds

The Flames are a big 10-point favorite against the Huskies, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line has drifted a bit towards the Flames, as the game opened with the Flames as an 8.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Northern Illinois have won three out of their last four games against Illinois-Chicago.

  • Nov 25, 2020 - Illinois-Chicago 65 vs. Northern Illinois 61
  • Dec 21, 2017 - Northern Illinois 69 vs. Illinois-Chicago 63
  • Nov 26, 2016 - Northern Illinois 92 vs. Illinois-Chicago 81
  • Dec 29, 2015 - Northern Illinois 70 vs. Illinois-Chicago 65