How to Bet on Loyola Chicago in Illinois

You can only bet on Illinois collegiate teams in person, and you can do so at any of the retail sportsbook locations in the Prairie State. Here’s how to get started:

1. Firstly, download a sports betting app for Illinois and set up your account. You will probably be asked to provide your name, email and the last four digits of your Social Security number by the sportsbook. To not miss any new player offers, make sure you register through the app initially.
2. By using any of the permitted deposit methods on the sportsbook app, you can make a deposit and ensure you do not miss out on any bonus bet bonuses and offers. In Illinois, deposit methods include using a debit or credit card, online banking services, or PayPal. You also have the option to make a cash deposit at an Illinois casino location.
3. Go to the retail sportsbook if you want to place a bet on the Illinois college team. You have the option to bet at the sportsbook counter or kiosk of the Illinois casino.

Closest retail sportsbooks to Loyola University

BetRivers Sportsbook is the closest retail book in Chicago, located inside Rivers Casino. Another nearby option is PointsBet Sportsbook, which is at Hawthorne Race Course and all of the racetrack’s OTB sites.

Loyola Chicago Betting Lines Explained

There are three core bet types when betting on college basketball. The examples listed are based on the Ramblers squaring off with the University of Illinois:

• In a moneyline bet, you win if the team you bet on wins the game. For instance, in the Loyola vs. Illinois match, Loyola is seen as the favorite with -120 odds. This means you’d need to bet $120 to potentially win $100.
• In a bet against the spread with Loyola -1.5 Vs. Illinois, Loyola must win by more than 1.5 points for you to win your bet.
• When you bet on totals such as Loyola Vs. Illinois Over 140, you’re predicting whether the combined scores of the teams will exceed or fall short of the provided point total. Last year saw an unexpected turn of events in March Madness when Loyola Chicago emerged as the victors against Illinois, despite the latter being the favored team.

Ramblers prop bets

A prop bet is a wager on a more specific scenario within a game. An example would be a bet that senior forward Damezi Anderson scores 12 or more points in a game. However, it will not be legal to place player prop bets on Illinois college athletes in the near future. It is legal in some other states, but college player props are a point of contention in the legal sports betting market.

Loyola Chicago team futures bets

A team futures bet is wagering on a scenario that will take place later in the season. A few examples would be betting on Loyola to win the NCAA Tournament or the Ramblers to win more than 25 games in the regular season.

How Did Loyola Do Last Year?

Loyola was dominant last season, finishing 26-5 and winning the Missouri Valley Conference championship. Their marquee win came in the second round of the NCAA Tournament over the University of Illinois. The Ramblers ranked 12th in the final Coaches Top 25 poll but ultimately lost to Oregon State University in the Sweet 16.

The Last Time the Ramblers …

• They were ranked at the No. 12 spot in the Coaches Poll at the end of last season.
• The Ramblers, seeded 11th, had their Cinderella run ended by a loss to the University of Michigan in the Final Four in 2018.
• The NCAA Tournament was won by Loyola in 1963, when they secured a victory by two points in an overtime nail-biter against the University of Cincinnati. This remains the only time an Illinois college has won the NCAA Tournament.

Loyola Through the Years

• In the 1980s, Loyola had six winning seasons out of ten, peaking in the 1984-85 season. During this time, the Ramblers, with a record of 27-6, reached the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament but were defeated.
• During the 1990s, the Ramblers had their best season in 1997-98 with a 15-15 record. It is fair to say that this decade was not a particularly glorious period for the program. Fortunately, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls provided plenty of excitement for basketball fans in the Windy City during this time.
• 2000s: Loyola made their debut in the Horizon League in the 2001-02 season and began on a high note with a 17-13 record. Although they managed to record four seasons with a win-loss record above .500, they did not make any appearances in the NCAA Tournament.
• 2010s: The Ramblers concluded their 12-season run in the Horizon League by joining the Missouri Valley Conference in the 2013-14 season. Porter Moser, their former head coach, made waves nationwide in the 2018 NCAA Tournament when the Ramblers, with a 32-6 record, reached the Final Four. Notably, this period also saw the rise of Sister Jean as a folk hero in college basketball.

Historic facts

• Since 1920, Loyola has an all-time record of 1372 wins and 1179 losses, equating to a win percentage of .538.
• In 1963, the national title was won over the Cincinnati Bearcats.
• Titles in Conference: Seven championships in regular-season conference and three in conference tournament.
• All-American Consensus: Jerry Harkness in 1963 and Michael Novak in 1939 are the only two Ramblers who have been chosen as All-Americans. Top Career Scorer: Alfredrick Hughes, who scored 2,914 points from 1982-86, holds the record for most points in his career. He scored 889 points more than the Rambler with the second-highest score.
• Larue Martin, a career-leading rebounder, collected 1,062 missed shots throughout his career from 1969-72.

Notable Recent Players, Coaches, etc.

• Sister Jean
• Porter Moser
• Cameron Krutwig
• Braden Norris
• Lucas Williamson
• Donte Ingram
• Marques Townes
• Clayton Custer

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