Who’s Playing
Loyola Chicago @ Evansville
Current Records: Loyola Chicago 13-2; Evansville 4-11
What to Know
The Evansville Aces have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the #22 Loyola Chicago Ramblers and are hoping to record their first victory since Jan. 8 of 2019. Evansville and the Ramblers will face off in a Missouri Valley battle at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday at Ford Center. Loyola Chicago should still be feeling good after a win, while Evansville will be looking to get back in the win column.
There’s no need to mince words: Evansville lost to the Bradley Braves last week, and they lost bad. The score wound up at 79-47. Guard Shamar Givance (16 points) and guard Jawaun Newton (16 points) were the top scorers for Evansville.
Meanwhile, the Indiana State Sycamores typically have all the answers at home, but this past Saturday Loyola Chicago proved too difficult a challenge. The Ramblers were able to grind out a solid victory over the Sycamores, winning 64-56. The top scorers for Loyola Chicago were guard Lucas Williamson (17 points) and guard Marquise Kennedy (15 points).
The Aces are the clear underdogs, so they’re hoping it’s the size of the fight that determines this one. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn’t have high expectations for them since the squad is 2-6 ATS when expected to lose.
Evansville is now 4-11 while Loyola Chicago sits at 13-2. Two offensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Evansville is stumbling into the matchup with the 349th fewest points per game in college basketball, having accrued only 60.5 on average. The Ramblers’ offense has more to brag about, as they they come into the contest boasting the 12th highest field goal percentage in college basketball at 49.60%. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.
How To Watch
- When: Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Ford Center — Evansville, Indiana
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $31.62
Odds
The Ramblers are a big 12-point favorite against the Aces, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Ramblers as a 13-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Loyola Chicago have won eight out of their last 12 games against Evansville.
- Feb 07, 2021 – Loyola Chicago 69 vs. Evansville 58
- Feb 06, 2021 – Loyola Chicago 68 vs. Evansville 55
- Feb 12, 2020 – Loyola Chicago 73 vs. Evansville 66
- Jan 11, 2020 – Loyola Chicago 78 vs. Evansville 44
- Feb 20, 2019 – Loyola Chicago 70 vs. Evansville 58
- Jan 08, 2019 – Evansville 67 vs. Loyola Chicago 48
- Feb 18, 2018 – Loyola Chicago 76 vs. Evansville 66
- Dec 30, 2017 – Loyola Chicago 66 vs. Evansville 59
- Feb 08, 2017 – Evansville 60 vs. Loyola Chicago 58
- Jan 21, 2017 – Loyola Chicago 67 vs. Evansville 61
- Feb 14, 2016 – Evansville 74 vs. Loyola Chicago 73
- Jan 19, 2016 – Evansville 74 vs. Loyola Chicago 66
