A seven-game home winning streak is on the line for the Loyola Chicago Ramblers (14-9, 7-3 MVC) when they welcome the Drake Bulldogs (17-6, 6-4 MVC) to Joseph J. Gentile Center. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
Drake Bulldogs vs. Loyola Chicago Ramblers ATS Odds
In their last game, the Ramblers lost to the Illinois State Redbirds, 65-57, while the Bulldogs defeated the Indiana State Sycamores, 68-62.
Drake dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.3 (below their season average of 25.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.538 (below their season average of 0.553). Indiana State put up marks of 12.8 and 0.425, respectively, for those same stats. Loyola Chicago, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.4 (above their season average of 18.7). Cameron Krutwig played well for Loyola Chicago with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Nick McGlynn had a solid performance for Drake, putting up 12 points and 13 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Marques Townes led the Ramblers to an 85-74 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 28 points. The Ramblers’ 20.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Bulldogs, who had a rate of 14.8.
Loyola Chicago might have difficulty finding the bottom of the net as they square off against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Drake ranks 95th in defensive efficiency, while the Ramblers rank 211th in offensive efficiency. Moreover, the Bulldogs rank 278th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.4 percent), while the Ramblers rank first in defensive rebounding percentage (79.7 percent).
Drake Bulldogs at Loyola Chicago Ramblers Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Drake, ATS Winner – Drake, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Drake ranks 76th in three pointers attempted per game (24.7) while Loyola Chicago ranks 274th (17.4).
- The Bulldogs rank 34th in assists per game (16.0) while the Ramblers rank 95th (14.3).
- Drake ranks 83rd in blocks per game (3.6) while Loyola Chicago ranks 134th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Bulldogs rank 136th in rebounds per game (36.1) while the Ramblers rank 289th (30.3).
- Loyola Chicago averages 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 106th in the NCAA. Drake ranks 199th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.2, down from 6.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Ramblers have scored an average of 60.6 points per game (6.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.4 points per game (1.4 above their season average).
