College hoops betting interest focuses on the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers vs Northern Iowa Panthers battle Sunday at McLeod Center as the Panthers look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Northern Iowa Panthers betting line opened as -4.5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Loyola-Chicago Ramblers vs Northern Iowa Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers will look to cover the spread vs the Northern Iowa Panthers on Sunday, as the Ramblers are 7-6 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Panthers are 3-7-1 ATS. Loyola-Chicago is 5-8 against the total, while Northern Iowa is 5-6 versus the total betting line.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 131-rated Loyola-Chicago Ramblers taking on the No. 199-rated Northern Iowa Panthers in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Northern Iowa's No. 253-ranked offense, averaging 65.53 PPG, against a Ramblers defense that ranks No. 36 at 65.07 PPG. The Panthers field goal percentage has averaged 42.07% so far, less than the Ramblers marksmen have achieved on the year, 50.91% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Loyola-Chicago got 16 points from Donte Ingram but lost anyway, 61-57, to Indiana State on Wednesday at Joseph J. Gentile Center.
Northern Iowa suffered a 62-55 loss against Missouri State on Thursday, getting 18 points from Tywhon Pickford in a losing effort at JQH Arena.
- Loyola-Chicago is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
- Loyola-Chicago is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
- Loyola-Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Northern Iowa
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Loyola-Chicago's last 6 games when playing Northern Iowa
- Northern Iowa is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
- Northern Iowa is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
- Northern Iowa is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home
- Northern Iowa is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Loyola-Chicago
Next Betting Matchups
Loyola-Chicago at Illinois State, Wednesday, January 10th
Northern Iowa at Indiana State, Wednesday, January 10th
