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2021 NCAA Basketball Handicapping
(13-3) Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. Missouri State Bears (9-3)
Date: Sunday January 31, 2021
Time: 3:00 PM ET
Venue: JQH Arena in Springfield, Missouri
Moneyline Odds: N/A
Betting Odds: Missouri State +6
Betting Total: O/U 136.5
Loyola Chicago looks to extend its winning streak to six games Sunday when they play a crucial MVC matchup against the Missouri State Bears. Loyola Chicago and Missouri State are second and third in the MVC, respectively, and will need a big win here to inch toward Drake at the top of the conference.
Missouri State Bears
After starting off conference play 5-1, the Bears ran into a buzz saw earlier this week against the undefeated Drake Bulldogs. The Bears lost back-to-back games against 15-0 Drake to fall to 5-3 in conference.
Missouri State has the 71st best offense in the country in terms of offensive rating. The Bears average 78.9 points per game and have done a very good job of attacking the basket. The Bears are the fifth best team in the country in 2-point shooting percentage at 59.5.
The Bears have two offensively potent forwards in Isiaih Mobley and Gaige Prim. The two forwards combine for just under 40 points per game. Mosley, a sophomore, averages 22.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists a night.
Missouri State shoots 33.5 percent from distance on the year. Despite their quality frontcourt play, they are 287th in the country in offensive rebounding rate. Defensively, the Bears are 340th in the nation in forcing turnovers, which must improve going forward if they are to make a run at the Missouri Valley Conference.
Loyola Chicago Ramblers
The Ramblers are sitting just outside the top 25 by most metrics, and could get the nod into the rankings with another quality victory Sunday. After losing to Indiana State earlier this month, the Ramblers have rattled off six consecutive victories. During that streak, the Ramblers swept two quality teams in Bradley and Northern Iowa.
Loyola Chicago has been particularly impressive on the defensive side of the ball. They force a lot of turnovers, rebound the ball well on defense, and like Missouri State, don’t allow a lot of easy baskets.
Senior center Cameron Krutwig has been one of the most effective bigs in basketball over the last few years. This season, he is averaging 14.7 PPG along with 5.7 RPG. Krutwig doesn’t miss many open looks inside, shooting over 60 percent from the field.
Betting Trends:
- Bears are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss.
- Bears are 15-5 ATS in their last 20 games overall.
- Bears are 15-5 ATS in their last 20 games overall.
Free Missouri State Bears vs. Loyola Chicago Ramblers NCAAB Prediction:
I think the Ramblers are getting too many points in this spot. Missouri State should be able to keep this within two baskets. I also think the Bears present a tough matchup for Krutwig down low.
4* Free Missouri State Bears vs. Loyola Chicago Ramblers Betting Pick: Missouri State +6
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