The Fighting Illini hope to be lousy hosts on Friday as the Loyola of Chicago Ramblers pay a visit to University of Illinois Assembly Hall on the college basketball betting menu.

Illinois battles the Ramblers, currently sitting with a 0-0 mark (0-0 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals bettors, are 0-0 for the Fighting Illini and 0-0 for the Ramblers.



View Loyola of Chicago vs Illinois Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Sportsbooks had the Fighting Illini installed as 15-point favorites in this particular matchup

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 197-rated Loyola of Chicago taking on the No. 28-rated Fighting Illini in this contest. The scores prediction computer here indicates a possible 2-0 win for the Fighting Illini on Friday.



How They Match Up:
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Illinois's No. 12-rated squad against Loyola of Chicago's No. 12-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Illinois rates No. 12 in the country with 0 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 12 nationally with 0 per match.

Defensively, Loyola of Chicago features the nation's No. 1-rated defense on the road, allowing 0 points per game. Illinois, meanwhile, comes in at No. 5 nationally in scoring at home.

Last time out for Loyola of Chicago, they were a 90-69 loser as they battled Detroit on the road. They failed to cover in the match as a 4.5-point underdog. Loyola of Chicago was crushed on Tuesday, getting blown out by Detroit and falling by a 90-69 score at Calihan Hall.

In their last action, Illinois was a 73-59 loser against Kansas. They failed to cover the 8–point spread as underdogs.


Loyola of Chicago Ramblers Trends:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Kansas State are 2-1
After playing Detroit are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

Illinois Fighting Illini Trends:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
After playing Kansas are 0-3
After a loss are 7-3

A few Ramblers at Fighting Illini trends to consider:
Loyola of Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Loyola of Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Illinois is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games at home


Next up:
Loyola of Chicago at Kansas State, Monday, November 14
Illinois home to SIU Edwardsville, Monday, November 14