The UNI Panthers (16-3, 5-2 MVC) and their sensational offense host the Loyola Chicago Ramblers (14-6, 6-1 MVC) and their stifling defense. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 26, 2020, and will air on ESPNU.
Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. UNI Panthers Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Panthers lost a close one to the Southern Illinois Salukis, 68-66, while the Ramblers had no trouble getting past the Indiana State Sycamores, 75-55.
The Ramblers had an extraordinary effective field goal percentage of 0.761 (above their season average of 0.566) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.3 (above their season average of 19.0). UNI, meanwhile, held Southern Illinois to an offensive rebounding percentage of 10.8 (below their season average of 21.7). Trae Berhow had a good outing for UNI, putting up 22 points and nine rebounds. Cameron Krutwig, meanwhile was a key piece for Loyola Chicago with 13 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists.
The Ramblers dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the most recent matchup, Loyola Chicago won 56-55. Loyola Chicago had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.3 vs. 13.8). UNI, on the other hand, did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (7-9; 77.8 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
This showdown pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as UNI currently ranks fourth in offensive efficiency and Loyola Chicago is 33rd in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Ramblers rank 351st in offensive rebounding percentage (19.5 percent), while the Panthers rank 28th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.4 percent).
Loyola Chicago at UNI Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UNI, ATS Winner – UNI, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UNI ranks 70th in three pointers attempted per game (24.7) while Loyola Chicago ranks 293rd (14.7).
- The Panthers rank 13th in assists allowed per game (9.6) while the Ramblers rank 87th (11.7).
- UNI is 14th in the NCAA with 2.3 blocks allowed per game while Loyola Chicago is 54th with 2.9 blocks allowed per game.
- The Panthers rank 90th in rebounds per game (37.5) while the Ramblers rank 273rd (30.1).
- Loyola Chicago ranks 58th in steals per game (7.7) while UNI ranks 225th (4.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Panthers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.8, down from 11.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Ramblers have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 52.4 points per game (7.8 below their season average).
