The Southern Illinois Salukis hope to be lousy hosts on Saturday as the Loyola of Chicago Ramblers pay a visit to SIU Arena on the college basketball betting odds menu.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Loyola of Chicago Ramblers before tip-off in this one found them as 8.5-point underdogs over at Sportsbook earlier.
Loyola of Chicago Ramblers vs Southern Illinois Salukis Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Southern Illinois Salukis bring a 18-6 record (12-10 ATS) to this tilt against the 10-13 Ramblers, who are 7-15 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Southern Illinois go 13-9 so far and the Loyola of Chicago Ramblers go 11-11.
The Salukis - Ramblers odds would favor the Salukis if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Southern Illinois is rated No. 115 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Loyola of Chicago is at No. 239.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Southern Illinois has the nation's No. 107-rated offensive output, at 75.46 PPG. The visiting Loyola of Chicago Ramblers defense ranks No. 38 allowing on average 65.7 PPG. The Salukis FG% has averaged 46.25% so far, more than the Southern Illinois Ramblers marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.39% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Ramblers got 15 points from Montel James, but it was Illinois State that prevailed in a 78-70 final on Wednesday at Joseph J. Gentile Center.
Southern Illinois was crushed on Wednesday, getting blown out by Wichita State and falling by a 76-55 score at Charles Koch Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Loyola of Chicago at Bradley, Wednesday, February 10th
Southern Illinois at Indiana State, Wednesday, February 10th