🕒 7:00 PM ET @ Gentile Arena, Chicago, IL
💰 Moneyline: Loyola Chicago -145 | Saint Louis +125 | Total (O/U): 142.5 (-110 Over / -110 Under)
Key betting trends:
Saint Louis: 8-15 ATS overall, struggling as an underdog (2-5 ATS).
Loyola Chicago: 9-14 ATS overall, strong home team (12-3 SU).
Head-to-Head: Loyola Chicago has won the last two meetings, covering both games.
Matchup analysis
Saint Louis Billikens
Record: 14-11, 8-15 ATS
✅ Efficient inside scoring (3rd in 2PT%)
✅ Strong defensive rebounding (20th in defensive RPG)
✅ Low foul rate (39th in personal fouls per game)
❌ Poor free throw shooting (305th in FT%)
❌ Struggles against strong defenses (183rd in offensive efficiency)
Key injuries: Josiah Dotzler (out - season), AJ Casey (out - season), Kellen Thames (game-time decision).
Loyola Chicago Ramblers
Record: 15-9, 9-14 ATS
✅ Solid defense (118th in defensive efficiency)
✅ Strong perimeter play (multiple double-digit scoring guards)
✅ Home-court advantage (19-1 in last 20 home games)
❌ Inconsistent rebounding (256th in total rebounds per game)
❌ Turnover issues (317th in turnovers per game)
Key injuries: Justin Moore (out - season).
Picks & predictions
Final score: Loyola Chicago 69 - Saint Louis 65
Outcome: Loyola Chicago covers | Key factors: Home-court advantage, defensive matchup, Saint Louis' free throw struggles.
Spread pick | Loyola Chicago -2.5 (-115) - Reasoning: The Ramblers have covered 4 of their last 5 home games, and Saint Louis struggles as an underdog. Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (6/10) |
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