Chip's NIT Chip Shot Winner (Illini/BostonU)
(NCAAB) Illinois vs. Boston University,
Point Spread: 3.00 | -105.00 Boston University (Home)
Result: Loss
Illinois at Boston U 7:00 ET
Terriers (+) over Fighting Illini- Boston University came within one game of making it into the NCAA Tournament but instead as a No.7 seed in the NIT will host this contest against a Big Ten squad in Illinois. The Fighting Illini looked like they were headed to the 'Big Dance' after their 13-2 start but 10 straight Big Ten losses sealed their fate. They did manage to bounce back with six wins in their final 10 games to qualify for the NIT. The Terriers played in only 10 'lined' games and went 6-4 ATS. Illinois is just 5-6 on the road and will taste defeat once again here. Take BOSTON U.