*8* SURE SHOT on Detroit.

The Detroit Titans are on a roll heading into tonight's game at Illinois Chicago as winners of five of their last six. The Flames are the worst team in the Horizon League, and I think they will get thumped at home tonight. My money is on the Titans to win big.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - The Titans have owned this series, winning eight of the last 10 meetings. They are in a groove on offense coming into tonight's game, averaging over 80 points on 48.4 percent shooting over their last five games.

2. Paris Bass - The sophomore guard is lighting up the scoreboard, scoring exactly 24 points in each of his last three starts. He's also pulled in a whopping 35 rebounds in those three games.

3. X-Factor - The Flames are just 3-11 in conference play, and during that span they lost by double-digits at home to Milwaukee and Valparaiso.

Selection: This is a play on the Detroit Titans (8*)