The Bradley Braves (15-7, 6-3 MVC) will be at the Joseph J. Gentile Center to meet the Loyola Chicago Ramblers (14-8, 6-3 MVC) in a MVC matchup. The game will air on ESPN2 at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Bradley Braves at Loyola Chicago Ramblers Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Ramblers fell to the Southern Illinois Salukis, 68-63, while the Braves were victorious over the Valparaiso Crusaders, 80-69.
Bradley dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.392 (above their season average of 0.228) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.3 (above their season average of 33.6). Valparaiso recorded marks of 0.172 and 29.3, respectively, for those same stats. Loyola Chicago, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (15.8 vs. 20.6). Cameron Krutwig had a good game for Loyola Chicago with 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Bradley rallied around Koch Bar, who put up 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The Braves captured this series last year, securing victories in two out of three contests. In the last game, Bradley won 53-51. Bradley did a great job of making free throws (5-7; 71.4 percent). Loyola Chicago, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (12.2 vs. 17.1). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams battle. Loyola Chicago ranks 320th in possessions per game (66.2) and Bradley is 281st (67.3). Moreover, the Braves rank 40th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.9 percent), while the Ramblers rank 23rd in defensive rebounding percentage (76.7 percent).
Bradley Braves vs. Loyola Chicago Ramblers Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Bradley, ATS Winner – Bradley, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Bradley ranks 24th in rebounds per game (40.2) while Loyola Chicago ranks 272nd (30.2).
- The Braves average 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 51st in the country. The Ramblers rank 70th in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
- The Ramblers rank 181st in three pointers allowed per game (22.9) while the Braves rank 253rd (25.9).
- Loyola Chicago averages 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 59th in the nation. Bradley ranks 102nd in steals allowed per game (6.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Ramblers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.6, down from 8.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Braves have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (1.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (6.8 above their season average).
