Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Wednesday when the Loyola of Chicago Ramblers try to run the Bradley Braves off the court at Joseph J. Gentile Center in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Bradley Braves opened as 13.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Bradley Braves vs Loyola of Chicago Ramblers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Loyola of Chicago Ramblers bring a 7-9 record (4-11 ATS) to this tilt against the 2-15 Braves, who are 5-10 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Loyola of Chicago go 6-9 so far and the Bradley Braves go 5-10.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 275 (Loyola of Chicago) and the No. 321 (Bradley) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Loyola of Chicago's No. 247 nationally ranked offense (63.38 points per game) against a Bradley Braves defense that sits as the No. 154 at 71.18 PPG. The Loyola of Chicago Ramblers have been averaging 42.49% from the field, more than the Braves have managed so far this season (36.24% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Bradley was crushed on Saturday, getting blown out by Evansville and falling by a 67-35 score at Ford Center.
The Ramblers got 18 points from Earl Peterson, but it was Missouri State that prevailed in a 56-54 final on Saturday at Joseph J. Gentile Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Bradley home to Missouri State, Saturday, January 16th
Loyola of Chicago at Northern Iowa, Saturday, January 16th