This is a 9* HORIZON LEAGUE BEST OF BEST on Illinois Chicago.

Illinois Chicago gets to avenge a two-point home loss to the Penguins earlier this month, and while I do think the outright win is possible, let's grab the points in what will be another tight and competitive battle.

Youngstown State had its six-game win streak snapped last time out, and I believe it'll predictably stumble here as well.

UIC is just 10-14, but it's been better on the road (6-6), than at home this season (4-6.)

UIC is 100% healthy as well heading into this one and it's led by one of the best guards in the conference in Damaria Franklin, who aerages 17.8 PPG.

The Penguins have four double-digit scorers, led by Michale Akuchie with 13.9 PPG.

UIC is 7-2 ATS in its last nine in trying to revenge a conferece loss to an opponent.

Everything points to another nail-biter. The play is UIC.

Good luck, NP