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Loyola Chicago @ Missouri State

Current Records: Loyola Chicago 17-4; Missouri State 17-7

What to Know

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers and the Missouri State Bears are set to square off in a Missouri Valley matchup at 2 p.m. ET Feb. 6 at JQH Arena. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous games.

While not quite a landslide, the matchup between the Ramblers and the Illinois State Redbirds this past Wednesday was still a pretty decisive one as Loyola Chicago wrapped it up with a 78-64 win at home. Loyola Chicago can attribute much of their success to guard Lucas Williamson, who shot 6-for-9 from beyond the arc and finished with 27 points.

Meanwhile, MSU had enough points to win and then some against the Southern Illinois Salukis this past Wednesday, taking their game 69-54. It was another big night for MSU's guard Isiaih Mosley, who had 22 points along with six rebounds.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Loyola Chicago is expected to win a tight contest Sunday. Those sticking with them against the spread have guts, to put it politely, as the squad has let down bettors in their past five games.

The wins brought the Ramblers up to 17-4 and the Bears to 17-7. Two offensive stats to keep an eye on: Loyola Chicago enters the contest with a 48.40% field goal percentage, good for 19th best in college basketball. But MSU is even better: they come into the contest boasting the 16th highest field goal percentage in college basketball at 48.60%. This one is shaping up to be an exciting offensive shootout.

How To Watch

  • When: Sunday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: JQH Arena -- Springfield, Missouri
  • TV: ESPN2
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Ramblers are a slight 2-point favorite against the Bears, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line on this game has moved quite a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Bears as a 1-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Missouri State have won seven out of their last 13 games against Loyola Chicago.

  • Jan 22, 2022 - Missouri State 79 vs. Loyola Chicago 69
  • Feb 01, 2021 - Loyola Chicago 70 vs. Missouri State 50
  • Jan 31, 2021 - Loyola Chicago 72 vs. Missouri State 46
  • Feb 22, 2020 - Missouri State 74 vs. Loyola Chicago 62
  • Jan 04, 2020 - Loyola Chicago 62 vs. Missouri State 58
  • Feb 17, 2019 - Missouri State 65 vs. Loyola Chicago 61
  • Jan 23, 2019 - Missouri State 70 vs. Loyola Chicago 35
  • Feb 03, 2018 - Loyola Chicago 97 vs. Missouri State 75
  • Dec 22, 2017 - Missouri State 64 vs. Loyola Chicago 59
  • Jan 31, 2017 - Missouri State 82 vs. Loyola Chicago 81
  • Jan 15, 2017 - Loyola Chicago 77 vs. Missouri State 71
  • Feb 21, 2016 - Loyola Chicago 75 vs. Missouri State 62
  • Jan 09, 2016 - Missouri State 56 vs. Loyola Chicago 54

Injury Report for Missouri State

  • Demarcus Sharp: Game-Time Decision (Lower Leg)

Injury Report for Loyola Chicago

  • Keith Clemons: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)