Loyola Chicago vs. Drake NCAA MCBB Betting Picks and Predictions
by Tom Miller | Mar 6, 2022
Loyola Chicago vs. Drake Betting Picks & Predictions
The Drake Bulldogs (24-9, 13-5 MVC) are 4.5-point underdogs as they look to continue a seven-game win streak when they host the Loyola Chicago Ramblers (24-7, 13-5 MVC) on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Enterprise Center. The matchup airs at 2:00 PM ET. Find more below on the Loyola Chicago vs. Drake betting line, head-to-head stats, best bets and more. The over/under for the matchup is set at 132.5.
Loyola Chicago vs. Drake Betting Line
Loyola Chicago vs Drake Betting Information
| Favorite |
Spread |
Favorite Spread Odds |
Underdog Spread Odds |
Total |
Over Total Odds |
Under Total Odds |
Favorite Moneyline |
Underdog Moneyline |
| Loyola Chicago |
-4.5 |
– |
– |
132.5 |
-110 |
-111 |
-206 |
169 |
Loyola Chicago vs. Drake Game Info
- Game Day: Sunday, March 6, 2022
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Computer Predictions for Loyola Chicago vs. Drake
Computer picks for Ramblers vs Bulldogs
| ATS |
Over/Under |
Score Prediction |
|
Drake (+4.5)
|
Over (132.5)
|
Drake 70 Loyola Chicago 69
|
Loyola Chicago vs. Drake Betting Trends
Loyola Chicago has 13 wins against the spread in 31 games this year.
The Ramblers have an ATS record of 9-14 in their 23 games as a favorite of 4.5 points or more so far this season.
Loyola Chicago has hit the over in 56.7% of its opportunities this year (17 times over 30 games with a set point total).
Loyola Chicago Leaders
Lucas Williamson leads the Ramblers in scoring (13.9 points per game) and rebounding (4.8 rebounds per game).
Loyola Chicago’s assists leader is Braden Norris, who racks up 4.0 per game.
Williamson connects on 2.3 treys per game to lead the Ramblers.
Loyola Chicago’s steals leader is Williamson, who averages 1.3 per game. Chris Knight leads the team averaging 0.9 blocks an outing.
Loyola Chicago Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
48.7 |
13 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
41.1 |
54 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
31.1 |
238 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
27.3 |
17 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11.5 |
228 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
12.6 |
214 |
Drake vs. Loyola Chicago Betting Trends
Drake is 14-20-0 against the spread this year.
As a 4.5-point underdog or more, the Bulldogs have two wins ATS (2-1).
Drake has played 33 games this year, and 17 of them have gone over the total.
Drake Leaders
Tucker DeVries outpaced his teammates on the Bulldogs scoring front by putting up 13.9 points per game. He adds 4.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game this season.
The Drake leaders in rebounds and assists are Garrett Sturtz (7.3 rebounds per game) and Roman Penn (3.9 assists per game).
DeVries is tops from three-point range for the Bulldogs, hitting 2.1 treys per game.
Sturtz tops Drake in steals with 1.4 per game, and Tremell Murphy leads the squad in blocks with 1.1 per game.
Drake Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
45.7 |
85 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
43.0 |
171 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
32.4 |
153 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
29.7 |
80 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
9.8 |
335 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
12.7 |
221 |
Betting Tips for Loyola Chicago vs. Drake
We have the Drake (+4.5) projected as our best bet in this contest. Our computer model has the scoring going over the total of 132.5 points, with the teams finishing with a final score of Loyola Chicago 70, Drake 69 when all is said and done.
