The Missouri Valley conference Final play is on Illinois St. Game 827 at 3:00 eastern. The Red Birds upset Wichita St and their reward is a game with Northern Iowa who will be equally tough. However, they do have a win over NIU this year and should keep this real close. Northern Iowa was a 6 point home favorite at home vs Illy St and now they are in the same range on a neutral court because of the upset that the Red Birds pulled on Wichita. We have no problem taking a dog in a Nationally televised game which helps everyone by staying close. The points are the play here. Take Illinois St