Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the UNI Panthers (9-12, 4-4 MVC) head to Loyola Chicago to take on the Ramblers (13-8, 6-2 MVC). The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
UNI Panthers vs. Loyola Chicago Ramblers ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Ramblers dismantled the Southern Illinois Salukis 75-50, while the Panthers defeated the Evansville Aces 81-74.
UNI played a nearly flawless game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.300 (above their season average of 0.227) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.5 (above their season average of 25.5). Evansville had marks of 0.169 and 20.0, respectively, for those same stats. Loyola Chicago, on the other hand, dominated every stat category in their game. They had a phenomenal effective field goal percentage of 0.660 (above their season average of 0.558) and a turnover percentage of 19.5 (worse than their season average of 18.5). Southern Illinois had marks of 0.455 and 27.6, respectively, for those same stats. Loyola Chicago received a boost from Cameron Krutwig, who contributed 22 points and six rebounds. Trae Berhow, meanwhile led the way for UNI, putting up 19 points and 10 rebounds.
The Ramblers dominated this series last year, securing victories in all three games. In the most recent contest, Loyola Chicago won 54-50. Loyola Chicago had a better turnover percentage (11.3 vs. 15.6). UNI, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (6-7; 85.7 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams square off. Loyola Chicago currently ranks 345th in possessions per game (65.0) and UNI is 323rd (66.2). Furthermore, the Panthers’ 286th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 99.4) will battle against the Ramblers’ 26th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 93.5).
UNI Panthers at Loyola Chicago Ramblers Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Loyola Chicago, ATS Winner – Loyola Chicago, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UNI ranks 62nd in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while Loyola Chicago ranks 272nd (17.3).
- The Ramblers rank 46th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while the Panthers rank 92nd (12.5).
- Loyola Chicago ranks 103rd in steals per game (6.6) while UNI ranks 131st in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- The Panthers rank 13th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Ramblers rank 143rd (3.9).
- Loyola Chicago ranks sixth in rebounds allowed per game (29.3) while UNI ranks 109th (34.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 67.0 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (0.7 below their season average).
- The Ramblers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 6.6 for the season.
