The quarterfinal of the 2022 MVC Tournament features the Bradley Braves (17-13) and the Loyola Chicago Ramblers (22-7) matching up on Friday afternoon. These teams collided on Feb. 9. In that matchup, Bradley came out on top 68-61. Prior to that loss, Loyola won five straight games against the Braves.
Tipoff is at 3:30 p.m. ET from Enterprise Center. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Ramblers at -5.5 in the latest Loyola vs. Bradley odds. The over-under for total points is set at 130.5. Before locking in any Bradley vs. Loyola picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Bradley vs. Loyola Chicago and just revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see all of the model's college basketball picks. Here are several CBB odds and betting lines for Loyola Chicago vs. Bradley:
- Bradley vs. Loyola Chicago spread: Ramblers -5.5
- Bradley vs. Loyola Chicago over-under: 130.5 points
- Bradley vs. Loyola Chicago money line: Braves +205, Ramblers -250
- LOY: Ramblers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 neutral site games as a favorite
- BRAD: Over is 6-1 in Braves' last 7 games as an underdog
Why Loyola Chicago can cover
Junior guard Braden Norris averages 10.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. The Ohio native is a reliable playmaker in the backcourt for the Ramblers. Norris dished at least five assists in 10 of the games he's played in. In his last outing, Norris was all over the floor. In the loss to Northern Iowa, he tallied 13 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and three steals.
Senior forward Aher Uguak is logging 9.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and shoots 53 percent from the field. Uguak ended the regular season on a high note. The Edmonton native scored in double figures in five of his last eight games. On Feb. 21 against Illinois State, Uguak had 17 points and seven rebounds.
Why Bradley can cover
Junior guard Terry Roberts is putting up 14.4 points and five rebounds per game. Roberts has been a steady scorer in the backcourt for the Braves. He's logged at least 15 points in 16 games thus far. The New York native possesses the vision to find the open man. He ranks second in the conference in assists (4.2). On Jan. 22 against Southern Illinois, Roberts had 18 points, six rebounds, seven assists and three blocks.
Sophomore forward Rienk Mast logs 11.6 points and 8.3 rebounds. The Netherlands native grabbed double-digit rebounds in 11 games thus far. Mast can be the focal point in the offense if needed. In his last outing, he dropped 22 points, 11 rebounds and shot 8-for-13 from the field. This marked his fifth game with at least 20 points.
How to make Bradley vs. Loyola Chicago picks
SportsLine's model is leaning over on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 135 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits more than 50 percent of the time. You can only see the model's Loyola Chicago vs. Bradley pick at SportsLine.
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