The Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers will try to cover the point spread at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Saturday when they get a visit from the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Wisconsin-Milwaukee sat as 3-point underdogs over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Loyola-Chicago Ramblers vs Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers sit at 6-5 (4-5 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are currently 10-1 (6-3 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 4-5 OU, and Loyola-Chicago is 5-4 OU.
The Panthers - Ramblers odds would favor the Ramblers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Wisconsin-Milwaukee is rated No. 131 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Loyola-Chicago is at No. 74.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Wisconsin-Milwaukee has the nation's No. 247-rated offensive output, at 66.55 PPG. The visiting Loyola-Chicago Ramblers defense ranks No. 53 allowing on average 65.36 PPG. The Panthers FG% has averaged 44.3% so far, less than the Wisconsin-Milwaukee Ramblers marksmen have achieved on the year, 53.39% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Ramblers blew out Norfolk State on Saturday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 80-52 win at Joseph J. Gentile Center.
The Panthers endured a 82-63 loss at the hands of the Bruins on Wednesday, despite a 20-point effort from Jeremiah Bell at Curb Event Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Loyola-Chicago at Missouri State, Friday, December 22nd
Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Western Michigan, Friday, December 22nd