Loyola Chicago at Illinois State

Loyola Chicago lost its second straight on Saturday in a 73-58 loss at Indiana State as the Ramblers shot only 40.4 percent from the field. Montel James led with 16 points and Devon Turk added 13 points. Loyola has lost six of its last nine games while covering the number only twice. The Ramblers are having the same problem as last season, getting outrebounded almost every game. Illinois State won both meetings last season and the Redbirds are on a current three-game winning streak after beating Drake 67-62 on Sunday. Devaughn Akoon-Purcell poured in 28 points and pulled down nine rebounds and Paris Lee added 15 points. Illinois State made just three three-pointers but still managed to win on the road. Illinois State is 4-1 ATS in its last five games overall, but the value route is the moneyline in this matchup. Take Illinois State on the moneyline tonight.