5*
(NCAAB) Loyola-Chicago vs. Illinois,
Point Spread: 7.50 | -105.00 Loyola-Chicago (Away)
Result: Win
Loyola Chicago boasts the most efficient defense in the nation and has made 58% of its shots inside the arc - both of which are better marks than the squad that reached the 2018 Final Four.  The Ramblers are allowing just 55.7 points per game on 41.2% shooting from the field to teams that would combine to average 67.9 points per game against a mediocre defense. Loyola-Chicago was 12-4 SU and 11-4 ATS on the road this season.  With Illinois dropping each of its last 3 Second Round appearances, grab the generous points with the Ramblers here on Sunday afternoon.