It will be a battle between MVC opponents when the Missouri State Bears (8-11, 2-4 MVC) welcome the Loyola Chicago Ramblers (12-7, 5-1 MVC) to JQH Arena. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. Missouri State Bears ATS Prediction
The Ramblers come in on a high note after beating the Indiana State Sycamores in their last game, 75-67. The Ramblers, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.562, had a fantastic mark of 0.628 and had a turnover percentage of 16.4 (better than their season average of 18.3). With 16 points on 7-for-11 shooting, Cameron Krutwig was Loyola Chicago’s high scorer.
The last time the Bears were in action, they lost to the Drake Bulldogs, 74-63. Drake launched 24 three pointers, making 11 of them (45.8 percent). Missouri State, meanwhile, was 4-15 (26.7 percent). Missouri State’s Tulio Da Silva recorded 12 points and eight rebounds in the contest.
The offense of Missouri State will face off against the top-notch defense of Loyola Chicago. The Bears rank 157th in offensive efficiency, while the Ramblers are 18th in defensive efficiency. The Ramblers should have the edge on that side of the ball.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Ramblers won the last contest 97-75. The Ramblers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.8 vs. 13.8) and had a much better turnover percentage (11.6 vs. 16.7).
Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Missouri State Bears Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Loyola Chicago, ATS Winner – Missouri State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Loyola Chicago ranks 45th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while Missouri State ranks 225th (25.1).
The Ramblers average 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 81st in the country. The Bears rank 189th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
Loyola Chicago ranks 10th in rebounds allowed per game (29.8) while Missouri State ranks 86th (33.6).
The Bears rank 64th in blocks per game (3.9) while the Ramblers rank 120th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
Missouri State ranks 50th in steals per game (7.7) while Loyola Chicago ranks 105th (6.6).
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The Ramblers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 7.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (7.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (4.4 below their season average).
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