The Evansville Aces (7-8, 1-1 MVC) welcome the Loyola Chicago Ramblers (9-6, 2-0 MVC) to Ford Center as they try to continue their five-game home winning streak. The game will air on CBS Sports Network at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Evansville Aces Free Prediction
The last time the Ramblers played, they dismantled the UMKC Kangaroos, 76-45. The Ramblers had a much better free throw rate (0.189 vs. 0.088) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.623 vs. 0.351). With 19 points on 6-for-8 shooting, Cooper Kaifes was the top scorer from either team.
The Aces got blown out by the Illinois Fighting Illini in their last contest, 99-60. Illinois’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over Evansville. The Fighting Illini had a rate of 15.4, while the Aces posted a mark of 29.3. Evansville’s Marty Hill recorded 13 points and six rebounds in the contest.
After the Ramblers won both contests against the Aces last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, Loyola Chicago won 76-66. The Ramblers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (21.7 vs. 13.3) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.686 vs. 0.481).
Marques Townes has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Loyola Chicago.
Evansville might struggle to put up points as they square off against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Loyola Chicago ranks 19th in defensive efficiency while the Aces rank 286th in offensive efficiency.
Loyola Chicago at Evansville Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Loyola Chicago ranks 17th in rebounds allowed per game (30.4) while Evansville ranks 251st (40.8).
The Aces rank 118th in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while the Ramblers rank 240th (19.2).
Loyola Chicago averages 15.4 assists per game, which ranks 63rd in the country. Evansville ranks 104th in assists allowed per game (12.7).
The Aces rank 114th in blocks per game (3.0) while the Ramblers rank 120th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
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The Ramblers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.8, up from 9.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Aces have scored an average of 78.8 points per game (5.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.4 points per game (8.1 above their season average).
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