The Loyola Chicago Ramblers (15-9, 8-3 MVC) and the Valparaiso Crusaders (13-11, 6-5 MVC), who both like to play patient, will face off at Athletics-Recreation Center. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 10, 2019.
Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. Valparaiso Crusaders Betting Prediction
In the Ramblers’ last game, they thoroughly outplayed the Drake Bulldogs, 86-64. The Ramblers had a superb free throw rate of 0.250 (above their season average of 0.234) and had a turnover percentage of 7.2 (better than their season average of 18.4). With 32 points on 11-for-18 shooting, Marques Townes was the game’s leading scorer.
The Crusaders defeated the Illinois State Redbirds in their last outing, 69-53. The Crusaders held the Redbirds to an offensive rebounding percentage of 10.7 (below their season average of 24.8) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.600 (above their season average of 0.516). Javon Freeman-Liberty was the game’s leading scorer with 27 points on 11-for-13 shooting from the field.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, the Crusaders lost 71-54. Markus Golder scored a game-high 16 points. The Ramblers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (18.2 vs. 12.0) and had a much better turnover percentage (17.1 vs. 22.8).
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Valparaiso ranks 314th in possessions per game (66.4) and Loyola Chicago is 345th (64.2).
Loyola Chicago at Valparaiso Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Valparaiso, ATS Winner – Valparaiso, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Valparaiso ranks 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Loyola Chicago ranks 151st (3.9).
The Ramblers rank third in rebounds allowed per game (29.0) while the Crusaders rank 71st (33.0).
Loyola Chicago averages 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 101st in the country. Valparaiso ranks 149th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
The Crusaders rank 251st in three pointers attempted per game (19.0) while the Ramblers rank 277th (17.3).
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The Ramblers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 6.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Crusaders have scored an average of 57.6 points per game (11.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.4 points per game (3.9 below their season average).
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