Illinois Chicago at Valparaiso

Illinois Chicago is off a losing season, including 6-10 in Horizon League action. They opened the new campaign with a 64-54 loss at Dayton and play their second straight road contest. They were outrebounded badly, including 12-6 on the offensive glass, while allowing 47.1% shooting. Illinois Chicago has lost seven straight away from home. Valparaiso hasn't had a losing record at home since 1992. Valparaiso has plenty of frontcourt muscle to have a rebounding edge in this one, including four players who transferred in from the Big Ten. The wagering value is on the home team to win the game. Play Valparaiso on the moneyline.