Loyola Chicago vs. Illinois St College Basketball Pick Prediction 2/21/2022 by Tony T.
Loyola Chicago at Illinois St—Ramblers have a mark of 11-4 in the Missouri Valley Conference and 5-2 on the road. Third in offensive efficiency in conference hitting 36.2% from three and 56.3% inside. On defense Loyola Chicago struggles on the glass and surrenders 34.6% from three.
Illinois St 4-11 in the MVC and 3-3 at home. Redbirds good rebounding team in conference as well as from three where they hit 36% and hit 76.1% at the line. Defensively poor on the glass in the Missouri Valley and allows 54.5% inside.
Ramblers beat the Redbirds 78-64 at home in their first meeting. Key contributor for Illinois St Chatman out with a knee and he scores 13.5 points and grabs 6.1 rebounds. Illinois St has lost eight of nine. Play Loyola Chicago -8.5.