Southern Illinois Salukis vs Loyola Chicago Ramblers 02/26/2021 Predictions, NCAAB Previews & Picks

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Southern Illinois Salukis

Southern Illinois Salukis is just another average team this season. The Salukis won five of their 16 conference games on the season and are 11-11 with their overall play. In their last game, they managed to take out Valparaiso Crusaders with a final score of 67-64. The Salukis seem to be struggling with their offense as they are touching an average of close to just 67 points per game. From the defensive end, they are surrendering close to 69 points to opponents. The Salukis will need to bring a proper balance with their offensive and defensive unit.

Players to watch: M. Domask F (GP 10 MIN 33.8 PTS 16.3 REB 4.5 AST 3.2 STL 0.4 BLK 1 TO 2.3 FG% 48.4 FT% 82.9), L. Jones G (GP 22 MIN 31 PTS 12.9 REB 3 AST 3.1 STL 1.5 BLK 0.1 TO 2.9 FG% 38.9 FT% 72.2), B. Harvey G (GP 22 MIN 23.5 PTS 10.1 REB 3.8 AST 1.7 STL 0.6 BLK 0.1 TO 1.3 FG% 45.3 FT% 76.3).

Loyola Chicago Ramblers

Loyola Chicago Ramblers are holding a 14-2 record in their conference play and are 19-4 with their overall record. The Ramblers are strong and they are just four games behind Drake in the top spot. In their last outing, Loyola defeated the Valparaiso Crusaders with a final score of 54-52. The Ramblers are holding the 21st rank in the country and they have a decent offensive unit. The Ramblers are touching an average of close to 73 points per game with their scoring offense and they are all set to take on the Salukis.

Players to watch: C. Krutwig C (GP 22 MIN 27.9 PTS 15 REB 6.6 AST 3 STL 1 BLK 1 TO 2.2 FG% 58.5 FT% 63.5), L. Williamson G (GP 23 MIN 26.8 PTS 8 REB 3.8 AST 2.3 STL 1.3 BLK 0.1 TO 1.3 FG% 42.6 FT% 81.6), A. Uguak F (GP 23 MIN 25.3 PTS 7.9 REB 4.2 AST 1.3 STL 0.8 BLK 0 TO 1 FG% 62.7 FT% 72.3).

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Southern Illinois Salukis

Southern Illinois is 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Southern Illinois’ last 6 games.
Southern Illinois is 4-11 SU in their last 15 games.
Southern Illinois is 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games against Loyola-Chicago.
Salukis are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against Loyola-Chicago.

Loyola Chicago Ramblers

Loyola-Chicago is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Loyola-Chicago’s last 13 games.
Loyola-Chicago is 12-1 SU in their last 13 games.
Loyola-Chicago is 20-0 SU in their last 20 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Loyola-Chicago’s last 7 games when playing at home against Southern Illinois.

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