IUPUI at Illinois Chicago

The Horizon Conference Tournament opens with the first round tonight as 7-24 IUPUI will take on 15-16 Illinois-Chicago. In Horizon league play, IUPUI averages four points more per game on offense than does Illinois Chicago. This line is inflated due to the fact that IUPUI has lost eight of their last nine while the Flames have won nine of 13. But, the Jaguars have covered four of their last six, indicating line value on this team right now. Meanwhile, the Flames have failed to cover the number in five of their last eight, indicating the opposite. The Flames are just 6-9 ATS at home this season where they are getting outscored. IUPUI's offense is better and I think this is too many points. Back the Jags with the points.