Loyola Chicago, famous for its historic Final Four appearance in the 2018 NCAA Tournament, is looking to replicate that magic against Chattanooga in the NIT semifinals this Tuesday. The Ramblers, having displayed strong form with a 72-62 victory over Kent State, arrive with a solid season record of 25-11. Conversely, Chattanooga comes in after a nail-biting 67-65 win against Bradley, holding a 27-9 record this season.

Match Day Details

The game will take place at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis at 9:30 p.m. ET. Loyola Chicago recently emerged as 2.5-point favorites over Chattanooga, with the total points set at 146.5.

Notably, Bruce Marshall, a SportsLine expert, has had significant success, going 101-73-1 (+1984) in his last stretches of college basketball betting. His expertise may provide invaluable insights as fans and bettors prepare for this matchup.

Key Odds

• Spread: Loyola Chicago -2.5
• Total: 146.5 points
• Money Line: Loyola Chicago -142, Chattanooga +118

Why Loyola Chicago Might Cover

With a strong finish to the season and varied offensive options, they’ve shown resilience, covering the spread in 10 of their last 11 wins.

Chattanooga’s Strengths

The Mocs are ranked 12th nationally in effective field goal percentage and have shown they can handle pressure in tight games, including three thrilling NIT victories as underdogs.

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