Loyola-Chicago Ramblers Visit Southern Illinois Salukis in NCAA Basketball Betting Battle

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.

Betting Trends
  • Loyola-Chicago is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games
  • Loyola-Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Loyola-Chicago's last 6 games
  • Loyola-Chicago is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
  • Southern Illinois is 6-2-1 ATS in its last 9 games
  • Southern Illinois is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of Southern Illinois's last 8 games
  • Southern Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Loyola-Chicago home to Illinois State, Saturday, February 24th
Southern Illinois at Evansville, Saturday, February 24th

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