The Ball State Cardinals (4-3) will be at home in John E. Worthen Arena when they take on the Loyola Chicago Ramblers (4-4). The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Ball State Cardinals ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Cardinals were beaten by the Western Illinois Leathernecks, 69-62, while the Ramblers defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs, 68-61.
Loyola Chicago dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.650 (above their season average of 0.234) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.8 (above their season average of 19.7). Old Dominion was 0.132 and 20.0, respectively, for those same stats. Ball State, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (27.3 vs. 23.7). Tahjai Teague fueled Ball State with 13 points and 14 rebounds. Cameron Krutwig, meanwhile had a good outing for Loyola Chicago, putting up 22 points and eight rebounds.
The Cardinals won the sole game between these two teams last season, 75-69. Ball State had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.653 vs. 0.481). Loyola Chicago, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (20.6 vs. 13.6).
The offense of Ball State will go head-to-head against the stingy defense of Loyola Chicago. Dating back to last season, the Cardinals rank 148th in offensive efficiency, while the Ramblers are 47th in defensive efficiency. The Ramblers should have the edge on that end of the court.
Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. Ball State Cardinals Betting Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Ball State, ATS Winner – Ball State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Ball State ranks 57th in rebounds per game (38.0) while Loyola Chicago ranks 319th (29.9).
- The Ramblers rank 135th in steals per game (6.6) while the Cardinals rank 163rd in steals allowed per game (6.4).
- The Cardinals rank 124th in blocks per game (3.6) while the Ramblers rank 256th (2.3).
- Ball State ranks 245th in three pointers attempted per game (20.4) while Loyola Chicago ranks 326th (16.2).
