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Drake @ Loyola Chicago

Current Records: Drake 18-9; Loyola Chicago 20-5

What to Know

A Missouri Valley battle is on tap between the Loyola Chicago Ramblers and the Drake Bulldogs at 6 p.m. ET Saturday at Joseph J. Gentile Center. These two teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

It was a close one, but on Wednesday Loyola Chicago sidestepped the Valparaiso Beacons for a 71-69 win. The Ramblers can attribute much of their success to forward Chris Knight, who had 20 points along with seven rebounds and four blocks.

Meanwhile, everything went Drake's way against the Evansville Aces on Wednesday as they made off with a 73-51 victory. Drake got double-digit scores from four players: guard Tucker DeVries (16), forward Shanquan Hemphill (14), guard Garrett Sturtz (12), and guard Okay Djamgouz (12).

Loyola Chicago is the favorite in this one, with an expected 8-point margin of victory. At 3-8 against the spread at home, they are no cash cow. That said, Drake isn't so hot on the road, where they are 2-5.

The Ramblers came up short against the Bulldogs in the teams' previous meeting last month, falling 77-68. Maybe Loyola Chicago will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the game and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 6 p.m. ET
  • Where: Joseph J. Gentile Center -- Chicago, Illinois
  • TV: ESPN2
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Ramblers are a big 8-point favorite against the Bulldogs, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as an 8-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -113

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Series History

Loyola Chicago have won nine out of their last 14 games against Drake.

  • Jan 30, 2022 - Drake 77 vs. Loyola Chicago 68
  • Mar 07, 2021 - Loyola Chicago 75 vs. Drake 65
  • Feb 14, 2021 - Drake 51 vs. Loyola Chicago 50
  • Feb 13, 2021 - Loyola Chicago 81 vs. Drake 54
  • Feb 25, 2020 - Loyola Chicago 64 vs. Drake 60
  • Jan 07, 2020 - Drake 65 vs. Loyola Chicago 62
  • Feb 05, 2019 - Loyola Chicago 86 vs. Drake 64
  • Jan 05, 2019 - Loyola Chicago 85 vs. Drake 74
  • Feb 07, 2018 - Loyola Chicago 72 vs. Drake 57
  • Jan 24, 2018 - Loyola Chicago 80 vs. Drake 57
  • Feb 22, 2017 - Loyola Chicago 80 vs. Drake 65
  • Dec 29, 2016 - Drake 102 vs. Loyola Chicago 98
  • Feb 27, 2016 - Drake 69 vs. Loyola Chicago 59
  • Jan 23, 2016 - Loyola Chicago 68 vs. Drake 63