Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Loyola Chicago Ramblers (15-8, 7-3 MVC) travel to Indiana State to play the Sycamores (13-8, 6-4 MVC). Action begins at 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Indiana State Sycamores ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Sycamores defeated the Missouri State Bears 78-68, while the Ramblers beat the Bradley Braves 62-51.
Loyola Chicago played a nearly flawless game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.477 (above their season average of 0.249) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.7 (above their season average of 19.7). Bradley was 0.111 and 15.4, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Indiana State dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.620 (above their season average of 0.523) and a free throw rate of 0.320 (above their season average of 0.238). Missouri State put up marks of 0.458 and 0.237, respectively, for those same stats. Tyreke Key played a key role for Indiana State with 27 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Cameron Krutwig played well for Loyola Chicago, putting up 19 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Krutwig led the Ramblers to a 75-55 win. He registered a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Loyola Chicago made eight of their 12 three pointers (66.7 percent). Indiana State was, on the other hand, 6-20 (30.0 percent).
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams clash. Indiana State ranks 319th in possessions per game (66.1) and Loyola Chicago is 326th (65.8). Furthermore, the Ramblers’ ninth-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.558) will battle against the Sycamores’ 262nd-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.511).
Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Indiana State Sycamores Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Indiana State, ATS Winner – Indiana State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Loyola Chicago ranks 48th in steals per game (7.9) while Indiana State ranks 174th (5.8).
- The Ramblers are sixth in the country with 29.8 rebounds allowed per game while the Sycamores are 48th with 32.3 rebounds allowed per game.
- The Ramblers rank 68th in assists per game (14.5) while the Sycamores rank 140th in assists allowed per game (12.8).
- Indiana State ranks 245th in three pointers attempted per game (18.4) while Loyola Chicago ranks 288th (15.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Sycamores have been outscored by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Indiana State has defeated opponents by an average of 2.4 points.
- During their last five games, the Ramblers have scored an average of 64.8 points per game (4.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 58.2 points per game (2.2 below their season average).
