The Bradley Braves (18-14, 10-9 MVC) challenge the Loyola Chicago Ramblers (20-12, 13-6 MVC) in the Missouri Valley Conference Tourney at Enterprise Center. Action begins at 3:35 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
Bradley Braves vs. Loyola Chicago Ramblers ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Ramblers defeated the Valparaiso Crusaders 67-54, while the Braves barely escaped the Missouri State Bears 61-58.
Bradley dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.372 (above their season average of 0.253) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.4 (above their season average of 27.8). Missouri State was 0.173 and 17.2, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Loyola Chicago’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Valparaiso. The Ramblers had a rate of 0.567 (above their season average of 0.559), while the Crusaders posted a mark of 0.397 (below their season average of 0.505). Cameron Krutwig played well for Loyola Chicago with 18 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Bradley received a boost from Darrell Brown, who recorded 20 points and five assists.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams face off. Loyola Chicago currently ranks 349th in possessions per game (63.0) and Bradley is 325th (65.6).
Bradley Braves vs. Loyola Chicago Ramblers ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Loyola Chicago, ATS Winner – Loyola Chicago, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Bradley ranks 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Loyola Chicago ranks 163rd (4.0).
- The Braves rank 205th in rebounds per game (34.1) while the Ramblers rank 288th (29.8).
- Loyola Chicago ranks 49th in three pointers allowed per game (19.8) while Bradley ranks 118th (21.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Braves’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.6, up from 1.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Ramblers have scored an average of 65.4 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.6 points per game (1.1 below their season average).