The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane meet in the Myrtle Beach Invitational, with the winner moving on to the semi-finals. Both teams are coming off wine but neither team covered last time out. Loyola-Chicago is putting up 79 points a game through their first two games and they are giving up 72.5 points. Tulsa is putting up 77.5 points a game through two games and they are giving up 76 points. The Golden Hurricanes have scored a lot of points but have not shot the ball all that well. The Ramblers have an edge in rebounding which will limit Tulsa's extra scoring opportunities. The Ramblers have averaged nine steals a game and are playing a team that has had turnover problems. The Ramblers held their first two opponents to 40 percent shooting from the field, and with their rebounding advantage, I expect the Golden Hurricane to struggle on the offensive end. The Golden Hurricane has given up at least 73 points in two straight games. I like the Ramblers to get the win and cover in this one.

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