The Evansville Aces (9-16, 0-12 MVC) and the Loyola Chicago Ramblers (16-9, 8-4 MVC) face off at Ford Center. The Aces will attempt to snap their 12-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Evansville Aces ATS Odds
In their last game, the Aces were beaten by the Bradley Braves, 69-58, while the Ramblers won a close one over the Valparaiso Crusaders, 70-68.
Loyola Chicago dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.196 (below their season average of 0.253) and a turnover percentage of 20.2 (worse than their season average of 18.5). Valparaiso was 0.057 and 23.5, respectively, for those same stats. Evansville, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (15.2 vs. 14.0). Evansville received a boost from Evan Kuhlman, who had 13 points and nine rebounds. Cameron Krutwig, meanwhile played well for Loyola Chicago, contributing 20 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Marquise Kennedy led the Ramblers to a 78-44 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 20 points. Loyola Chicago’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Evansville. The Ramblers had a rate of 0.273, while the Aces posted a mark of 0.087.
Evansville might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they square off against one of the country’s best defenses. Loyola Chicago ranks 38th in defensive efficiency, while the Aces rank 280th in offensive efficiency.
Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Evansville Aces Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Loyola Chicago, ATS Winner – Loyola Chicago, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Evansville ranks 87th in three pointers attempted per game (24.0) while Loyola Chicago ranks 296th (15.7).
- The Aces rank 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Ramblers rank 78th (3.0).
- Loyola Chicago averages 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 66th in the country. Evansville ranks 78th in assists allowed per game (11.5).
- The Ramblers rank eighth in rebounds allowed per game (30.0) while the Aces rank 217th (36.9).
- Loyola Chicago ranks 49th in steals per game (7.9) while Evansville ranks 245th (4.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Ramblers have scored an average of 59.2 points per game (8.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (3.4 above their season average).
- The Aces’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.0, up from 6.2 for the season.
