The set-up: The Ramblers have won five of their last six and I think they keep the momentum rolling here. Illinois State has won two in a row and four of its last five, but the Loyola Chicago has won nine of its last 12 on the road. Clearly these teams are very evenly matched, but the difference comes in the numbers.

The pick: Take it for what you will ,but Illinois State is 0-4 ATS in its last four home games in this series, while Loyola Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last five vs. teams with winning records, 19-8 ATS in its last 27 vs. the conference and 35-16-1 ATS in its last 52 on the road. This one has blowout written all over it. Play on Loyola Chicago.

9* play