A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away Loyola of Chicago Ramblers taking on the Bradley Braves Wednesday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Loyola of Chicago Ramblers opened as -7.5-point favorites 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).
Loyola of Chicago Ramblers vs Bradley Braves Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Bradley Braves are 4-21 overall and 10-13 ATS, while the Loyola of Chicago Ramblers are 11-13 and 8-15 ATS. As for the betting totals, Bradley boasts a 8-15 on the OU, and Loyola of Chicago is 11-12.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 295-rated Bradley Braves and the No. 205-ranked Loyola of Chicago Ramblers, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Loyola of Chicago is ranked No. 252 in NCAA basketball at 29.92 per game. Contrast that with Bradley's No. 233 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Bradley is the No. 239-ranked team in the country at 5.2 per game, while Loyola of Chicago rates No. 198 at 5.96 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Ramblers got 18 points from Montel James as Loyola of Chicago ran past Southern Illinois 73-59 on Saturday at SIU Arena.
Donte Thomas scored 18 points leading the Braves to a 63-58 victory over Indiana State at Carver Arena on Saturday.
Next Betting Matchups
Loyola of Chicago home to Evansville, Sunday, February 14th
Bradley at Illinois State, Sunday, February 14th