Loyola Chicago at Drake

Loyola Chicago has won 12 of its last 13 games while playing great defense, and the Ramblers just completed a two-game sweep of Southern Illinois while holding the Salukis to a combined 31.4% shooting overall and 21.2% from 3-point range. Loyola won two of the three meetings with Drake last season, including a 10-point victory in the conference tournament. Drake is in a letdown situation after winning its last two games in overtime against Northern Iowa and Illinois State on the road, and now they're coming home. The Ramblers have three double-figure scorers in a balanced offense led by Lucas Williamson with 12.4 points per game, and they are a slight favorite in this matchup. Play Loyola Chicago on the moneyline.