Missouri State vs Loyola-Chicago 2/6/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers will travel to JQH Arena to take on the Missouri State Bears this Sunday afternoon in College Basketball action.

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers improved to 17-4 on the season after defeating the Illinois State Redbirds, 78-64, this past Wednesday night. Loyola Chicago dominated Illinois State on both ends of the court in the 1^st half and had no trouble securing the victory after going into halftime with a 42-22 lead. Loyola Chicago shot 47.5% from the field & 48.1% from beyond the are while allowing Illinois State to shoot 44.2% from the field & 26.3% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Ramblers was Lucas Williamson who had 27 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, 1 block, & 2 steals.

On the season, Loyola Chicago is averaging 74.5 ppg on 48.4% shooting from the field. The Ramblers are averaging 9.0 three-pointers per game on 38.1% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Loyola Chicago has been led by Lucas Williamson (13.0 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.2 spg), Braden Norris (10.0 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 4.3 apg, 1.2 spg), Ryan Schwieger (9.9 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 1.3 apg), & Aher Uguak (8.5 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2.0 apg).

Defensviely, Loyola Chicago is holding their opponents to an average of 62.0 ppg on 41.3% shooting from the field. The Ramblers have a rebound margin of 2.1 and a turnover margin of 2.1.

The Missouri State Bears won their 2^nd straight game and improved to 17-7 on the season after defeating the Southern Illinois Salukis, 69-54, this past Wednesday. Missouri State dominated Southern Illinois on both ends of the court and pulled away in the 2^nd half after taking a 63-42 lead with 5:44 left in regulation. Missouri State shot 54.3% from the field & 42.9% from beyond the arc while holding Southern Illinois to just 36.2% shooting from the field & 15.0% from beyond the arc. Offensively, Missouri State has been led by Isiaih Mosley who had 22 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, & 1 steal.

On the season, Missouri State is averaging 78.1 ppg on 48.6% shooting from the field. The Bears are averaging 9.0 three-pointers per game on 38.8% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Missouri State has been led by Isiaih Mosley (21.0 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1.2 spg), Gaige Prim (14.5 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 1.8 apg, 1.3 bpg), Ja’Monta Black (9.8 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 1.0 apg), & Donovan Clay (8.5 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 1.8 apg).

Defensviely, Missouri State is allowing their opponents to average 66.9 ppg on 41.4% shooting from the field. The Bears have a rebound margin of 2.9 and a turnover margin of 0.6.

The Ramblers are 0-3-3 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss & 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Bears are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 Sunday games, however, are just 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

Loyola Chicago is once against one of the better mid-major teams in College Basketball, however, Missouri State isn’t that far behind them, and they showed the Ramblers on their home court that they are a force to be reckon with in the MVC after defeating the Ramblers by a 79-69 margin behind a 40-point effort by Isiaih Mosley. Missouri State is 9-3 at home this season and as they are balanced on both ends of the court (38^th in scoring offense; 13^th in FG%; 86^th in defensive FG%), I think Missouri State pulls off another victory over Loyola Chicago and wins this pick-em. Good Luck!