Kent State has been a solid road team this season, going 10-5 as the visiting team, entering this contest. The Golden Flashes have a stiff challenge here in the Ramblers though, given that Loyola Chicago is 16-1 at home on the season. The Ramblers’ lone home loss came to VCU back on January 4. Both teams are average on the offensive end of the floor and above average when it comes to playing defense. Kent State is the better free throw shooting team and that could keep them in the contest. Loyola Chicago should win the game but it’s a close one: if you’re playing the moneyline, the Ramblers are the call but with the spread, take the points and the Golden Flashes.