A five-game home winning streak is on the line for the Evansville Aces (7-8, 1-1 MVC) when they meet the Loyola Chicago Ramblers (9-6, 2-0 MVC) at Ford Center. The game will air on CBS Sports Network at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Evansville Aces Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Aces got blown out by the Illinois Fighting Illini, 99-60, while the Ramblers dismantled the UMKC Kangaroos, 76-45.
Loyola Chicago dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.189 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.623. UMKC was 0.088 and 0.351, respectively, for those same stats. Evansville, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.264 vs. 0.099). Marty Hill put together a solid performance for Evansville with 13 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Cooper Kaifes had a good game for Loyola Chicago, putting up 19 points.
The Ramblers dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent contest, Loyola Chicago won 76-66. The Ramblers’ 21.7 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Aces, who had a mark of 13.3. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Marques Townes has really been playing well as of late for Loyola Chicago, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
Evansville might struggle to score as they face off against one of the nation’s best defenses. Loyola Chicago ranks 19th in defensive efficiency, while the Aces rank 286th in offensive efficiency.
Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Evansville Aces Free Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Evansville, ATS Winner – Evansville, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Loyola Chicago ranks 17th in rebounds allowed per game (30.4) while Evansville ranks 251st (40.8).
- The Aces rank 114th in blocks per game (3.0) while the Ramblers rank 120th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Aces rank 118th in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while the Ramblers rank 240th (19.2).
- Loyola Chicago averages 15.4 assists per game, which ranks 63rd in the NCAA. Evansville ranks 104th in assists allowed per game (12.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Ramblers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.8, up from 9.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Aces have scored an average of 78.8 points per game (5.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.4 points per game (8.1 above their season average).
