It will be a battle between MVC opponents when the Indiana State Sycamores (10-7, 2-3 MVC) welcome the Loyola Chicago Ramblers (11-7, 4-1 MVC) to the Hulman Center. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Indiana State Sycamores ATS Prediction
The last time the Ramblers played, they beat the Valparaiso Crusaders, 71-54. The Ramblers held the Crusaders to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.0 (below their season average of 28.8). The Crusaders also had a turnover percentage of 22.8 (above their season average of 17.0). Lucas Williamson fueled Loyola Chicago with 11 points and seven rebounds.
The Sycamores fell to the UNI Panthers in their last matchup, 69-64. UNI won the rebounding battle. The Panthers had eight offensive rebounds and 36 total rebounds, while the Sycamores had three and 30, respectively. Jordan Barnes put together a good performance for Indiana State, leading the team in scoring with 15 points on 4-for-14 shooting.
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. Cameron Krutwig put up 16 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in the first game, in which the Ramblers defeated the Sycamores 79-44. The Ramblers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (19.2 vs. 9.7) and had a much better turnover percentage (11.6 vs. 20.1).
The ineffective offense of Indiana State (280th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 99.6) will battle against the top-notch defense of Loyola Chicago (16th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 91.6). The Ramblers should have the edge on that end of the court.
Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. Indiana State Sycamores ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Loyola Chicago ranks 13th in rebounds allowed per game (30.2) while Indiana State ranks 163rd (35.8).
The Ramblers rank 76th in assists per game (14.7) while the Sycamores rank 112th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
Loyola Chicago ranks 252nd in three pointers attempted per game (18.1) while Indiana State ranks 274th (14.8).
The Sycamores average 2.9 blocks per game, which ranks 117th in the NCAA. The Ramblers rank 118th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
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The Ramblers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.4, up from 7.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Sycamores have scored an average of 60.4 points per game (9.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.2 points per game (2.0 below their season average).
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