Who's Playing

Illinois-Chicago @ Loyola Chicago

Current Records: Illinois-Chicago 2-1; Loyola Chicago 3-0

What to Know

The Illinois-Chicago Flames are 0-5 against the Loyola Chicago Ramblers since December of 2015, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Saturday. They will face off against one another at 4 p.m. ET at Joseph J. Gentile Center. Both teams are strolling into their matchup after big wins in their previous games.

Illinois-Chicago simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday, as they easily beat the Trinity (Ill.) Trolls at home 91-50.

Meanwhile, Loyola Chicago took their contest at home on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 92-56 win over the Chicago State Cougars.

The Flames have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 18 point spread they are up against. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 2-0 against the spread when expected to lose.

Their wins bumped Illinois-Chicago to 2-1 and Loyola Chicago to 3-0. With both Illinois-Chicago and the Ramblers swaggering in after impressive performances, it will be interesting to see which team steps up to teach the other some humility.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: Joseph J. Gentile Center -- Chicago, Illinois
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Ramblers are a big 18-point favorite against the Flames, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Ramblers as a 19-point favorite.

Over/Under: -114

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Series History

Loyola Chicago have won all of the games they've played against Illinois-Chicago in the last seven years.

  • Dec 13, 2020 - Loyola Chicago 77 vs. Illinois-Chicago 66
  • Dec 01, 2018 - Loyola Chicago 73 vs. Illinois-Chicago 64
  • Dec 02, 2017 - Loyola Chicago 85 vs. Illinois-Chicago 61
  • Dec 17, 2016 - Loyola Chicago 81 vs. Illinois-Chicago 75
  • Dec 19, 2015 - Loyola Chicago 64 vs. Illinois-Chicago 47