NIT: Dayton Flyers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini

Courtesy of OddsShark.com The Dayton Flyers and the Illinois Fighting Illini will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at University of Illinois Assembly Hall. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Marcus Johnson dropped 16 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead Dayton past Cincinnati 81-66 in the second round of the National Invitational Tournament on Monday night. Dayton cashed as 3.5-point road underdogs, while the teams played OVER the 129-point total set by oddsmakers. Mike Tisdale had 17 points, seven rebounds, and four blocks, as Illinois handled Kent State 75-58 in the second round of the National Invitational Tournament on Monday night. Illinois covered as 8-point home favorites, while the game played UNDER the 137-point total set by sportsbooks. Team records: Dayton: 22-12 SU, 16-15 ATS Illinois: 21-14 SU, 16-17 ATS Dayton most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 After playing Cincinnati are 5-3 After a win are 4-6 Illinois most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 9-1 After playing Kent State are 1-0 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dayton's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dayton's last 7 games on the road Dayton is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road Dayton is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road Illinois is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 10 of Illinois's last 15 games at home Illinois is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home