The Ramblers look to improve upon their records of 14-16 Straight Up (SU) and 12-17 Against The Spread (ATS). They have been better ATS (7-3) than SU (2-8) over their last 10 games. The Ramblers are one of the best in Division I in terms of free throw percentage, shooting an impressive .741 from the free throw line. Opposing teams know they’re in for a battle when they play Loyola Chicago’s stingy defense. The Ramblers are one of the top teams when it comes to defense, allowing just 65.0 points per game. Bradley has a habit of getting in foul trouble (23.3 fouls per game), so expect the Ramblers to get a number of opportunities from the free throw line.
On the other side, Bradley has a SU record of 5-26 and an ATS record of 14-15. During the last 10 games, they averaged 67.5 PPG, above their 55.7 PPG season average.
In their previous meeting this season, Loyola Chicago beat Bradley, bringing its SU record to 6-4 over Bradley in their most recent games. Furthermore, Loyola Chicago holds the advantage ATS with a record of 6-4. Loyola Chicago held the edge in field goals, rebounds, and three-pointers once, while Bradley was never able to do so in their most recent five games.
Predictions: SU Winner – Ly-Il, ATS Winner – Ly-Il
Notes
“Loyola of Chicago is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games “.
“The total has gone OVER in 8 of Loyola of Chicago’s last 12 games “.
“Loyola of Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Bradley”.
“Loyola of Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Bradley”.
“The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Loyola of Chicago’s last 9 games when playing Bradley”.
Bradley averages 55.7 points per game, placing the team just 262nd in the nation. Loyola Chicago ranks 26th in points allowed, giving up 65.0 points per game.
Bradley lost its last game by a 19-point margin. In games decided by a margin of 18 points or more, Loyola Chicago is 1-4. Bradley is 0-13 in blowouts this season.
The Bradley Braves average 67.0 possessions per game and .832 points per possession. The Loyola Chicago Ramblers earn fewer possessions with 65.7, but they score more points with .977.
The Loyola Chicago Ramblers average an effective field goal percentage of 48.4% this season. The Bradley Braves have a subpar record of 1-14 when opponents have an eFG% of 48.4% or greater.
The Bradley Braves average 4.5 steals per game. When giving up 4 or more steals, the Loyola Chicago Ramblers are an even 13-13 this season.
