Loyola-Chicago looks to cover the Ramblers-Panthers pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 8-2 mark when they host Wisconsin-Milwaukee in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers were listed as -10-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers vs Loyola-Chicago Ramblers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are 8-2 overall and 5-1 ATS, while the Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers are 4-5 and 4-3 ATS. As for the betting totals, Loyola-Chicago boasts a 3-3 on the OU, and Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 5-2.
The Ramblers - Panthers odds would favor the Ramblers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Loyola-Chicago is rated No. 117 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Wisconsin-Milwaukee is at No. 199.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Loyola-Chicago's No. 80-ranked scoring average of 78.3 PPG, against a Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers defense rated No. 126 and allowing 69.67 PPG. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers FG% has averaged 51.41% to date this season, more than the Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers shooters have managed so far (44.56% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Wisconsin-Milwaukee got 17 points from Cameron Harvey en route to a 83-78 victory over Montana State on Monday at Worthington Arena.
Clayton Custer scored 19 points leading the Ramblers to a 77-64 victory over Wright State at Joseph J. Gentile Center on Wednesday.
Next Betting Matchups
Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Ohio, Wednesday, December 14th
Loyola-Chicago at UIC, Saturday, December 17th