The Loyola Chicago Ramblers (5-3) go head-to-head with the Ball State Cardinals (5-3) at the Joseph J. Gentile Center. The game gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
Ball State Cardinals vs. Loyola Chicago Ramblers Betting Prediction
The Cardinals come in on a high note after defeating the Indiana State Sycamores in their last matchup, 86-69. The Cardinals had a better free throw rate (0.231 vs. 0.164) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.546 vs. 0.433). Ball State was led by Tahjai Teague, who was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 10-for-14 shooting.
In the Ramblers’ last matchup, they easily got past 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). Cooper Kaifes was the game’s leading scorer with 19 points on 6-for-8 shooting from the field.
Getting to the line could be few and far between for Loyola Chicago in this matchup. The Ramblers rank 212th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.231, while Ball State ranks 75th in FTA rate allowed (0.205) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
Ball State at Loyola Chicago Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Loyola Chicago, ATS Winner – Ball State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Ball State ranks 61st in rebounds per game (38.0) while Loyola Chicago ranks 308th (32.6).
The Cardinals rank 162nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.1) while the Ramblers rank 285th (18.5).
Loyola Chicago ranks 127th in steals per game (6.5) while Ball State ranks 231st (5.4).
The Ramblers average 15.5 assists per game, which ranks 53rd in the country. The Cardinals rank 150th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
Ball State blocks 3.7 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 106th in the country. Loyola Chicago ranks 117th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
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