Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Loyola-Chicago when they take on the Southern Illinois Salukis on Wednesday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Southern Illinois Salukis as 2-point underdogs in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
Loyola-Chicago Ramblers vs Southern Illinois Salukis Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Southern Illinois Salukis bring a 19-10 record (11-11-2 ATS) to this tilt against the 23-5 Ramblers, who are 18-8 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Southern Illinois go 13-11 so far and the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers go 12-14.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Southern Illinois Salukis rated this week at No. 113 and the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers sitting at No. 14.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Southern Illinois has the nation's No. 191-rated offensive output, at 71.48 PPG. The visiting Loyola-Chicago Ramblers defense ranks No. 13 allowing on average 63.71 PPG. The Salukis FG% has averaged 46.89% so far, less than the Southern Illinois Ramblers marksmen have achieved on the year, 51.55% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Ramblers grabbed a 76-66 win over the Purple Aces on Sunday, behind a 22-point effort from Marques Townes at Ford Center.
Southern Illinois got 18 points from Aaron Cook en route to a 76-72 victory over Indiana State on Saturday at Hulman Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Loyola-Chicago home to Illinois State, Saturday, February 24th
Southern Illinois at Evansville, Saturday, February 24th