This is a 10* A$$A$$IN on Ball State.

UIC is 3-0 for the first time since 2001. The Ball State Cardinals on the other hand are 0-2. The Cardinals lost a heartbreaker to NKU on a last-second three-point shot in their opener, before then predictably getting hammered by Michigan in their next game.

Now Ball State returns home and it's looking to take out its frustrations on the overachieving Flames. UIC's early schedule has been much easier and I think it'll come out flat here in this difficult road venue.

Note that Ball State has responded well in this spot for bettors as well, going 7-2 ATS in its last nine after two or more straight SU/ATS setbacks in a row.

I look for the desperate home side to pull away down the stretch!

Good luck, NP