Loyola of Chicago-Butler Sports Betting Odds

The Loyola of Chicago Ramblers and the Butler Bulldogs will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Matt Howard had 20 points and eight rebounds as Butler defeated Youngstown State 78-69 on Saturday night.

Butler failed to cover as 12-point road favorites as the game played over the 123.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.

Team records:
Loyola of Chicago: 6-12 SU, 5-10 ATS
Butler: 17-2 SU, 10-8 ATS

Loyola of Chicago most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 1-8
Before playing Valparaiso are 2-0
After playing Wright State are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7

Butler most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing Illinois-Chicago are 9-1
After playing Youngstown State are 6-4
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Loyola of Chicago's last 8 games when playing Butler
Loyola of Chicago is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Butler
Loyola of Chicago is 4-17 SU in its last 21 games when playing Butler
Loyola of Chicago is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Butler is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Butler is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Loyola of Chicago
Butler is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
Butler is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games when playing Loyola of Chicago

Next up:
Loyola of Chicago at Valparaiso, Saturday, January 26
Butler home to Illinois-Chicago, Saturday, January 26

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