Northern Iowa looks to cover the Panthers-Ramblers pointspread on Wednesday and improve its overall 6-11 mark when they host Loyola-Chicago in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers in this one, their betting line was listed as 2-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Loyola-Chicago Ramblers vs Northern Iowa Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Wednesday; they are 10-5 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Northern Iowa Panthers are 4-12 ATS. Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are 12-3 on betting the total; Northern Iowa Panthers are 9-7.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 238-ranked Northern Iowa Panthers and the No. 147-rated Loyola-Chicago Ramblers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Northern Iowa's No. 253-ranked offense, averaging 64.65 PPG, against a Ramblers defense that ranks No. 79 at 68.16 PPG. The Panthers field goal percentage has averaged 40.63% so far, less than the Ramblers marksmen have achieved on the year, 51.18% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Ramblers grabbed a 77-71 win over the Bears on Sunday, behind a 22-point effort from Aundre Jackson at Joseph J. Gentile Center.
Northern Iowa got 21 points from Jeremy Morgan en route to a 79-60 victory over Drake on Sunday at McLeod Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Loyola-Chicago home to Evansville, Saturday, January 21st
Northern Iowa at Southern Illinois, Saturday, January 21st