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Illinois-Chicago @ Robert Morris

Current Records: Illinois-Chicago 10-15; Robert Morris 7-20

What to Know

The Robert Morris Colonials are 0-4 against the Illinois-Chicago Flames since November of 2019, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Saturday. Robert Morris and Illinois-Chicago will face off in a Horizon League battle at 7 p.m. ET at UPMC Events Center. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

The Colonials came up short against the IUPUI Jaguars on Thursday, falling 66-56.

Meanwhile, the Flames came up short against the Youngstown State Penguins on Thursday, falling 88-79.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Robert Morris is expected to win a tight contest. But bettors beware: they are only 1-3 against the spread when favored.

Robert Morris is now 7-20 while Illinois-Chicago sits at 10-15. A couple defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Colonials have allowed their opponents to shoot 45.50% from the floor on average, which is the 44th highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. The Flames have had an even harder time: they have allowed their opponents to shoot 46.30% from the floor on average, which is the 27th highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. The good news? The teams might be seeing more of their shots fall.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: UPMC Events Center -- Moon Township, Pennsylvania
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $25.00

Odds

The Colonials are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Flames, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Illinois-Chicago have won all of the games they've played against Robert Morris in the last eight years.

  • Feb 03, 2022 - Illinois-Chicago 80 vs. Robert Morris 75
  • Jan 16, 2021 - Illinois-Chicago 66 vs. Robert Morris 62
  • Jan 15, 2021 - Illinois-Chicago 67 vs. Robert Morris 53
  • Nov 21, 2019 - Illinois-Chicago 72 vs. Robert Morris 62