The Northern Kentucky Norse host Illinois-Chicago on Friday, looking to build on their 6-11 mark against the 2-15 Flames in college basketball betting action at BB&T Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Northern Kentucky Norse to cover the point spread in this one found them as -13-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Illinois-Chicago Flames vs Northern Kentucky Norse Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Northern Kentucky Norse sit at 6-11 (5-8 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Illinois-Chicago Flames are currently 2-15 (4-12 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Northern Kentucky is 6-6-1 OU, and Illinois-Chicago is 4-12 OU.
The Norse - Flames odds would favor the Norse if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Northern Kentucky is rated No. 165 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Illinois-Chicago is at No. 314.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Flames endured a 70-53 loss at the hands of the Vikings on Monday, despite a 15-point effort from Dikembe Dixson at Wolstein Center.
The Norse got 22 points from Jalen Billups as Northern Kentucky ran past Oakland 90-73 on Tuesday at Athletics Center Orena.
- Illinois-Chicago is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
- Illinois-Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Illinois-Chicago's last 7 games
- Illinois-Chicago is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Next Betting Matchups
Illinois-Chicago at Wright State, Sunday, January 24th
Northern Kentucky at Valparaiso, Sunday, January 24th
