Who's Playing

Southern Illinois @ Loyola Chicago

Current Records: Southern Illinois 10-9; Loyola Chicago 14-3

What to Know

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers won both of their matches against the Southern Illinois Salukis last season (65-58 and 73-49) and are aiming for the same result on Tuesday. The Ramblers and SIU will face off in a Missouri Valley battle at 8 p.m. ET at Joseph J. Gentile Center. Given that these two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

Loyola Chicago entered their matchup against the Missouri State Bears this past Saturday without any home losses -- but there's a first time for everything. Loyola Chicago came up short against MSU, falling 79-69. Loyola Chicago didn't live up to their potential and found themselves falling short of the 8-point advantage oddsmakers thought they had coming into the game. The losing side was boosted by guard Braden Norris, who had 16 points and five assists.

Meanwhile, the Salukis came up short against the Bradley Braves this past Saturday, falling 70-62. Southern Illinois' loss came about despite a quality game from guard Lance Jones, who had 19 points in addition to six rebounds.

This next contest looks promising for the Ramblers, who are favored by a full 12.5 points. At 2-6 against the spread at home, they are no cash cow. That said, SIU isn't so hot on the road, where they are 2-5.

The losses put Loyola Chicago at 14-3 and SIU at 10-9. Two offensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Loyola Chicago enters the contest with a 49.60% field goal percentage, good for eighth best in college basketball. Less enviably, the Salukis are stumbling into the matchup with the 34th fewest points per game in college basketball, having accrued only 65.1 on average. So the cards are definitely stacked against SIU.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday at 8 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 12.5-point favorite against the Salukis, 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 a 12.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Loyola Chicago have won eight out of their last 14 games against Southern Illinois.

  • Mar 05, 2021 - Loyola Chicago 73 vs. Southern Illinois 49
  • Feb 27, 2021 - Loyola Chicago 65 vs. Southern Illinois 58
  • Feb 26, 2021 - Loyola Chicago 60 vs. Southern Illinois 52
  • Jan 29, 2020 - Southern Illinois 68 vs. Loyola Chicago 63
  • Jan 16, 2020 - Loyola Chicago 64 vs. Southern Illinois 48
  • Feb 24, 2019 - Southern Illinois 63 vs. Loyola Chicago 53
  • Jan 27, 2019 - Loyola Chicago 75 vs. Southern Illinois 50
  • Feb 21, 2018 - Loyola Chicago 75 vs. Southern Illinois 56
  • Jan 17, 2018 - Loyola Chicago 79 vs. Southern Illinois 65
  • Mar 03, 2017 - Southern Illinois 55 vs. Loyola Chicago 50
  • Feb 25, 2017 - Southern Illinois 72 vs. Loyola Chicago 70
  • Feb 04, 2017 - Southern Illinois 67 vs. Loyola Chicago 61
  • Feb 06, 2016 - Loyola Chicago 73 vs. Southern Illinois 59
  • Dec 30, 2015 - Southern Illinois 72 vs. Loyola Chicago 62

Injury Report for Loyola Chicago

No Injury Information

Injury Report for Southern Illinois

  • Ben Harvey: Game-Time Decision (Upper Body)