A nine-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Drake Bulldogs (11-4, 1-1 MVC) when they welcome the Loyola Chicago Ramblers (10-5, 2-0 MVC) to Knapp Center. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.
Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Drake Bulldogs ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Bulldogs defeated the Indiana State Sycamores 80-76, while the Ramblers beat the Missouri State Bears 62-58.
The Ramblers had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.333 (above their season average of 0.287) and had a turnover percentage of 9.2 (better than their season average of 19.4). Drake, on the other hand, dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.308 (above their season average of 0.201) and a turnover percentage of 13.9 (better than their season average of 17.6). Indiana State was 0.259 and 16.3, respectively, for those same stats. Drake was lifted by Liam Robbins, who recorded 15 points, six blocks and five rebounds. Cameron Krutwig played a key role for Loyola Chicago with 23 points and seven rebounds.
The Ramblers dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last game, Loyola Chicago won 86-64. Loyola Chicago’s 0.250 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Drake, who had a mark of 0.098. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The elite offense of Drake will square off against the porous defense of Loyola Chicago. The Bulldogs rank 56th in effective field goal percentage (0.536), while the Ramblers are 260th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.508). The Bulldogs figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball. Moreover, the Ramblers rank 342nd in offensive rebounding percentage (20.4 percent), while the Bulldogs rank 15th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.6 percent).
Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. Drake Bulldogs Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Drake, ATS Winner – Drake, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Drake ranks 142nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while Loyola Chicago ranks 276th (14.6).
- The Bulldogs rank 225th in rebounds per game (33.7) while the Ramblers rank 267th (30.9).
- The Ramblers average 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 67th in the NCAA. The Bulldogs rank 136th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- Drake averages 15.7 assists per game, which ranks 42nd in the country. Loyola Chicago ranks 96th in assists allowed per game (12.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Ramblers have scored an average of 65.2 points per game (5.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.0 points per game (3.7 below their season average).
- The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Drake has defeated opponents by an average of 5.9 points.
