The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers will be trying to slam the Illinois State Redbirds on Sunday when the teams tip off at Joseph J. Gentile Center in college betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers to cover the point spread in this one found them as 1-point underdogs earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Illinois State Redbirds vs Loyola-Chicago Ramblers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Illinois State Redbirds will look to cover the spread vs the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers on Sunday, as the Redbirds are 7-5 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Ramblers are 6-4 ATS. Illinois State is 5-7 against the total, while Loyola-Chicago is 7-3 versus the total betting line.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 97 (Loyola-Chicago) and the No. 34 (Illinois State) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Loyola-Chicago has the nation's No. 69-rated offensive output, at 78.86 PPG. The visiting Illinois State Redbirds defense ranks No. 35 allowing on average 63.85 PPG. The Ramblers FG% has averaged 51.51% so far, more than the Loyola-Chicago Redbirds marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.88% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Illinois State earned a 62-50 victory over Evansville on Thursday, getting 17 points from Phil Fayne at Redbird Arena.
Donte Ingram went off for 30 points and added 10 rebounds but it wasn't enough as Drake handed Loyola-Chicago a 102-98 defeat at Knapp Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Illinois State home to Missouri State, Wednesday, January 4th
Loyola-Chicago at Northern Iowa, Wednesday, January 4th