The Drake Bulldogs hope to be lousy hosts on Thursday as the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers pay a visit to Knapp Center on the college basketball betting odds menu.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Drake Bulldogs as 6.5-point underdogs on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. The betting line may have moved, check for updates at shops such as Sportsbook.
Loyola-Chicago Ramblers vs Drake Bulldogs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers have watched them go 10-3 and 6-3 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Drake Bulldogs are at 2-10 and 2-7 ATS. In totals betting, the Drake Bulldogs are 6-3, while the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers have a 6-3 mark.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Drake Bulldogs rated this week at No. 231 and the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers sitting at No. 97.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Drake's No. 192-ranked offense, averaging 71.83 PPG, against a Ramblers defense that ranks No. 35 at 63.54 PPG. The Bulldogs field goal percentage has averaged 43% so far, less than the Ramblers marksmen have achieved on the year, 51.52% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Loyola-Chicago suffered a 74-70 loss against Toledo on Tuesday, getting 22 points from Aundre Jackson in a losing effort at Savage Arena.
The Bulldogs blew out Mississippi Valley State on Thursday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 101-69 win at Knapp Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Loyola-Chicago home to Illinois State, Sunday, January 1st
Drake at Southern Illinois, Sunday, January 1st