The Indiana State Sycamores (10-7, 3-3 MVC) will be at the Joseph J. Gentile Center to go head-to-head against the Loyola Chicago Ramblers (13-6, 5-1 MVC) in a MVC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.
Indiana State Sycamores vs. Loyola Chicago Ramblers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Ramblers beat the Illinois State Redbirds, 62-50, while the Sycamores fell to the Valparaiso Crusaders, 86-77.
Loyola Chicago played a nearly perfect game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.302 (above their season average of 0.269) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.570 (above their season average of 0.566). Illinois State recorded marks of 0.020 and 0.480, respectively, for those same stats. Indiana State, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 9.2 (better than their season average of 16.3). Loyola Chicago was led by Tate Hall, who put up 17 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Tyreke Key had a solid performance for Indiana State, putting up 27 points and seven rebounds.
The Ramblers dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent contest, Loyola Chicago won 75-67. Loyola Chicago made nine of their 15 three pointers (60.0 percent), while Indiana State was 3-12 (25.0 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams battle. Loyola Chicago ranks 325th in possessions per game (66.2) and Indiana State is 284th (67.5). Additionally, the Sycamores, who rank 310th in offensive rebounding percentage (23.3 percent), will battle against the Ramblers, who rank 35th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.2 percent).
Indiana State Sycamores at Loyola Chicago Ramblers Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Loyola Chicago, ATS Winner – Loyola Chicago, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Indiana State ranks 24th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Loyola Chicago ranks 124th (6.6).
- The Ramblers average 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 62nd in the NCAA. The Sycamores rank 110th in assists allowed per game (12.2).
- The Ramblers rank 10th in rebounds allowed per game (30.2) while the Sycamores rank 69th (33.2).
- Indiana State ranks 237th in three pointers attempted per game (18.7) while Loyola Chicago ranks 293rd (14.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Ramblers have scored an average of 65.6 points per game (4.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 53.0 points per game (7.4 below their season average).
- The Sycamores’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.0, up from 2.9 for the season.
