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Loyola Chicago vs. Missouri State Prediction and Odds (Buy the Bears to Cover at Home)

By Iain MacMillan

Loyola Chicago will try to exact revenge against Missouri State in Missouri Valley Conference action.
Loyola Chicago will try to exact revenge against Missouri State in Missouri Valley Conference action. / Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
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The Loyola Chicago Ramblers have once again established themselves as one of the top mid-major teams in the country, but it has its work cut out for them today against Missouri State. The Ramblers have a 17-4 overall record this season, but one of those four losses came to Missouri State. The Bears took down Loyola Chicago by a final score of 79-69 back on January 22nd.

The Bears are 17-7 overall this season, and 8-3 in the Missouri Valley Conference. A win would go a long way for both teams int he battle for the top spot in the conference.

Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET for this afternoon's showdown.

Loyola Chicago vs. Missouri State Odds, Spread, and Total

Spread:

  • Loyola Chicago -2 (-110)
  • Missouri State +2 (-110)

Moneyline:

  • Loyola Chicago -130
  • Missouri State +110

Total:

  • 135 (Over -110/Under -110)

Loyola Chicago vs. Missouri State Betting Trends

  • Loyola Chicago is 0-5 ATS in its last five games.
  • The OVER is 7-3 in Loyola Chicago's last 10 games.
  • Missouri State is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games.
  • The OVER is 4-1 in Missouri State's last five games.
  • Missouri State is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games played on a Sunday.

Loyola Chicago vs. Missouri State Prediction and Pick

Loyola Chicago has become one of the most popular and know mid-major schools in the country, with multiple deep runs in March in recent years. With that being said, there's no reason to not take Missouri State getting points at home in today's matchup.

Statistically, these two teams are neck-and-neck on both sides of the court. Missouri State ranks 15th in offensive efficiency, while Loyola Chicago ranks 30th. Meanwhile, the Bears rank 116th in defensive efficiency and the Ramblers rank 37th.

Missouri State did a good job defending the perimeter in their first matchup, keeping the Ramblers to shooting just 26.5% from beyond the arc. If they can have success there again today, they have a strong chance to go 2-0 against Loyola Chicago this season.

LEAN: Missouri State +2 (-110)

Iain's college basketball betting record this season is 58-51-1 (+3.84 units). You can see his detailed2022 betting record here.

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