Loyola Chicago vs. Bradley Prediction and Odds (Back Ramblers to Cover)

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers have won five straight games against the Bradley Braves heading into their showdown on Wednesday night. 

KenPom has Loyola as the No. 28 team in the country, but can the Ramblers win and cover in this Missouri Valley Conference matchup? 

Here are the odds via WynnBET: 

Loyola Chicago vs. Bradley Odds, Spread and Total

Spread:

• Loyola Chicago -4.5 (-110)
• Bradley +4.5 (-110)

Moneyline:

• Loyola Chicago: -195
• Bradley: +160

Total: 

• 131.5 (Over -110/Under -110)

Loyola Chicago vs. Bradley Prediction and Pick

Bradley has been playing well as of late, winning five of its last six games and covering the spread in nine of its last 13 contests. 

However, the Ramblers are a legitimate NCAA Tournament team, ranking ninth in the nation in effective field goal percentage. The Ramblers are also a top-20 team in the NCAA in 3-point percentage (38.0 percent). 

Bradley is a solid defensive team, ranking 60th in opponent points per game, 31st in opponent effective field goal percentage and 94th in opponent 3-point percentage, but I think this a tough ask for them to cover even at home. 

The Ramblers have won all but one of their 18 wins by five or more points, and they have hung tough with several Power Five teams this season. 

Lean: Loyola Chicago -4.5 (-110)

Find Peter Dewey’s full betting record here.