Loyola-Chicago Ramblers vs Indiana State Sycamores 1/22/2020 Picks

Loyola-Chicago Ramblers vs Indiana State Sycamores 1/22/2020 Picks Predictions Previews

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The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers welcome the Indiana State Sycamores on January 22 at the Joseph J. Gentile Center in a Missouri Valley Conference action. The Ramblers are on a three-game winning streak and they are looking to extend it against Indiana State. The Sycamores were on a two-game winning streak too before losing to the Valparaiso Crusaders in their last game. Loyola is currently tied with Northern Iowa for first place in the conference at 5-1 with a 13-6 overall record. On the other hand, Indiana State are just 3-3 in the conference with a 10-7 record overall.

After a heartbreaking 65-62 defeat to the Drake Bulldogs last January 7, Loyola won three straight games – defeated Evansville Purple Aces (78-44), Southern Illinois Salukis (64-48), and Illinois State Redbirds (62-50). In their most recent win against Illinois State last Sunday, G Tate Hall led the team with 17 points, five rebounds and three assists. G Keith Clemons added 10 points, one board and two dimes while G Jalon Pipkins chipped in nine points off the bench.

For the season, Loyola is averaging 69.6 points per game while shooting an amazing 51.2% from the field, 36.7% from the three-point area, and 67.7% from the free throw line. However, it’s their defense that wins them games as they are only allowing opponents to score 60.4 points this season. Loyola have also won seven out of the last ten matchups against Indiana State. The Ramblers are 9-9 ATS this season and 5-1 SU in their last six games.

Loyola-Chicago Ramblers vs Indiana State Sycamores Predictions 1/22/2020

As for the Indiana State Sycamores, they are coming off a loss to the Valparaiso Crusaders, which ended their two-game winning streak, last Saturday. In the 86-77 loss, G Tyreke Key led the team with 27 points, seven rebounds and two assists. G Jordan Barnes helped with 21 points, five boards and five dimes while G Jake LaRavia scored 11 points, grabbed seven rebounds and dished out four assists.

Indiana State is actually scoring more than Loyola at 71.5 points per game this season. However, they are only just shooting 46.7% from the field, 39.9% from threes and 68.2% from the free throw line. Their defense is also not on par with the Rambles as they letting opponents score 68.6 points per game this season. Indiana State is 9-7 ATS this season while 10-3 SU in their last 13 games. They have also lost three straight to Loyola and they should be motivated to get the win.

Loyola-Chicago Ramblers vs Indiana State Sycamores. The NCAA-B Men’s Pick for this match is the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers -6.5. Loyola and Indiana State are on par on offense but the difference is on the defensive side. Also, both teams are motivated heading into the game with Loyola looking to extend their winning streak to four games while Indiana State wants to end a three-game losing skid to the Ramblers. However, the prediction is a close 67-60 victory for Loyola against Indiana State at home.

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