The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between Loyola of Chicago and Illinois-Chicago on Saturday, with the host Ramblers trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Illinois-Chicago Flames were listed as 13.5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Illinois-Chicago Flames vs Loyola of Chicago Ramblers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Loyola of Chicago Ramblers bring a 5-5 record (2-7 ATS) to this tilt against the 1-7 Flames, who are 2-6 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Loyola of Chicago go 3-6 so far and the Illinois-Chicago Flames go 3-5.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 239-ranked Loyola of Chicago Ramblers and the No. 309-rated Illinois-Chicago Flames in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Loyola of Chicago's No. 238-ranked scoring average of 65.2 PPG, against a Illinois-Chicago Flames defense rated No. 231 and allowing 78.5 PPG. The Loyola of Chicago Ramblers FG% has averaged 43.3% to date this season, more than the Illinois-Chicago Flames shooters have managed so far (37.7% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Dominique Matthews scored 20 points in a futile effort to lead the Flames to a win (they lost 72-60 to Illinois State at UIC Pavilion on Wednesday).
Loyola of Chicago suffered a 60-54 loss against Cleveland State on Wednesday, getting 16 points from Earl Peterson in a losing effort at Joseph J. Gentile Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Illinois-Chicago home to Purdue Calumet, Tuesday, December 22nd
Loyola of Chicago at Western Illinois, Monday, December 21st