The Valparaiso Crusaders hope to be lousy hosts on Sunday as the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers pay a visit to Athletics-Recreation Center on the college basketball betting odds menu.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers were listed as 1.5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Loyola-Chicago Ramblers vs Valparaiso Crusaders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Valparaiso Crusaders sport a record of 11-9 and 9-8 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers have 15-4 and 11-6 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 6-11 for the Valparaiso Crusaders and 7-10 for the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 179-rated Loyola-Chicago Ramblers taking on the No. 188-rated Valparaiso Crusaders in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Valparaiso's No. 179-ranked offense, averaging 72.4 PPG, against a Ramblers defense that ranks No. 22 at 64.05 PPG. The Crusaders field goal percentage has averaged 44.82% so far, less than the Ramblers marksmen have achieved on the year, 50.72% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Ramblers got 25 points from Donte Ingram as Loyola-Chicago ran past Southern Illinois 79-65 on Wednesday at Joseph J. Gentile Center.
The Crusaders endured a 64-57 loss at the hands of the Bears on Wednesday, despite a 12-point effort from Markus Golder at JQH Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Loyola-Chicago at Drake, Wednesday, January 24th
Valparaiso at Evansville, Wednesday, January 24th