Loyola Chicago at Northern Iowa 1/26/20 - NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions

By: Jim |

Last Updated: 01/25/2020 at 9:38 PM ET

The Ramblers are looking to return to their same winning ways they had a few years ago. The Ramblers have posted a 6-1 record in the MVC on the year. When it comes to their overall record the Loyola Chicago team has ended up getting a 14-6 record. The last game for the Ramblers was a 75-55 win over Indiana State.

This year the Ramblers have not been a power house when it comes to playing offense with 69.9 points a game  Defensively the Ramblers have ended up giving up a total of 60.2 points a game on the year. The Ramblers have pulled down 29.9 boards per game, but have managed to get 14.9 assist a game.

Northern Iowa is heading into the game here with a great record and only a game back from the Ramblers in the standings. The Panthers have ended up getting a 5-2 record in the MVC, but have managed to get a 16-3 record overall. When it comes to the last game the Panthers have managed to get a 68-66 loss to Southern Illinois.

On the season the Panthers have put in a total of 76.8 points a game. The Panthers have allowed a total of 65.2 points per game. The rebounding for Northern Iowa has been doing well enough to get a total of 37.5 boards a game, but have managed to get 12.2 assist a game.

    The Ramblers are on the road in this game and are facing a good Northern Iowa team. The Ramblers do have a good defense and that will make a difference in the game to a point. However, the Panthers are playing better offense and even with their defense playing at a normal level will keep the Ramblers at bay. Final Score Prediction, Northern Iowa Panthers win and cover ATS 72-65.

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