Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs Illinois State Redbirds 2/21/2022 Picks

Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs Illinois State Redbirds 2/21/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers (20-6) will clash with the Illinois State Redbirds (11-17) in Missouri Valley Conference at Redbird Arena in Normal on Monday, February 21, 2022, at 8:00 PM ET.

Loyola Chicago won 20 of their last 26 total games played on the season and will try to get back after losing their last outing versus Drake that ended a two-game winning streak. The Ramblers beat Northern Iowa and Valparaiso but failed to continue their success after losing their recent outing to the Drake Bulldogs on Saturday.

Loyola Chicago is in 2nd place at 11-4 in the Missouri Valley Conference with a 20-6 overall standing and a road record at 7-2 on the year.

The Ramblers’ defense failed to stop the offense of the Bulldogs after allowing the latter to shoot 56.3% from the floor in scoring a total of 83 points resulting in a seven-point loss by Loyola Chicago at 76-83. Guard Lucas Williamson led the way for the Ramblers with 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists.

This season, Guard Lucas Williamson led the offense for Loyola Chicago with an average scoring at 14.0 PPG on 46.4% overall shooting and an average of 4.7 rebounds per match while Guard Braden Norris distributed an average of 4.2 assists per outing.

The Ramblers ended up with an average of 74.2 PPG in shooting for 48.9% from the floor with an average of 32.9 rebounds and 15.2 assists per contest while their defense held their opponents to just 63.1 PPG.

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Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs Illinois State Redbirds Predictions 2/21/2022

The Illinois State Redbirds have an overall standing at 11-17 after losing four of their last five contests of the year. The Redbirds are riding on a three-game losing skid versus Indiana State, Northern Iowa, and the Bradley Braves at 64-72 on Saturday.

Illinois State dropped to 9th place at 4-11 in the Missouri Valley Conference with an overall standing at 11-17 and a home record at 10-5 on the year. The Redbirds took a one-point advantage over the Braves at 32-31 in the first half but allowed Bradley to gain a 32-41 lead in the final half resulting in their eight-point defeat.

Guard Antonio Reeves scored 20 points while Guard Josiah Strong added 12 for Illinois State. Guard Antonio Reeves nailed an average of 20.2 PPG on 46.6% overall shooting in leading the scoring for the Redbirds, Forward Kendall Lewis led in rebounding with an average of 5.7 rebounds per match, and Guard Mark Freeman dished out an average of 3.5 assists per contest.

Illinois State gained an average of 75.7 PPG in shooting for 45.1% overall while their defense averages 4.8 blocks and 6.6 steals per game but allowed their rivals to score an average of 75.7 PPG.

Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. Illinois State Redbirds. The NCAAB Pick for this game is Loyola Chicago -8.5. The Ramblers took 2nd place in the Missouri Valley and will try hard to get back in the winning track against the ailing Redbirds team after losing their recent stint to Drake.

Loyola Chicago has a better arsenal with a tough defensive back court that can hold their opponents to just 63.1 PPG. Prediction: The Loyola Chicago Ramblers will win at 77-66.

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