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Game time: January 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Gentile Arena — Chicago, IL

Article updated Jan 15, 1:30 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Rhode Island Rams will face the Loyola Chicago Ramblers in a basketball game on Wednesday night at Gentile Arena. The Rams are looking to secure their second consecutive

Game outlook

The Rhode Island Rams will face the Loyola Chicago Ramblers in a basketball game on Wednesday night at Gentile Arena. The Rams are looking to secure their second consecutive win, while the Ramblers aim to bounce back from a recent loss. The two teams have split their previous meetings, with Loyola Chicago currently favored to win by 4.5 points. For more detailed analysis and predictions, continue reading the Rhode Island Rams vs. Loyola Chicago Ramblers preview.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rams +165 | Ramblers -198

Spread: Rams +4.5 (-110) | Ramblers -4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 145.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Loyola of Chicago will win straight-up is 66%.

Rhode Island Rams

The Rhode Island Rams recently secured a win over Richmond after a loss to George Washington, covering the spread for the second time in three games and achieving their first road victory of the season. With an average of 79.9 points per game, the Rams scored 67 points in their last game. Sebastian Thomas led the team with 23 points and seven rebounds, while Jaden House contributed 18 points and four rebounds, and Quentin Diboundje added nine points and nine rebounds. Defensively, the Rams have been strong, giving up an average of 70.3 points per game. They will need a similar effort in their upcoming game to secure a win. With a power ranking of 212, Rhode Island is ranked #65 in offense, averaging 80.80 points per game, and #163 in defense, allowing 70.67 points per game. The Rams have a record of 13-3 (7-8 ATS) this season. Offensively, they have solid shooting percentages and rebounding numbers, while defensively they have been effective at limiting opponents' shooting percentages. If you're looking to boost your handicapping, consider trying the NCAAB Betting Picks.

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Loyola of Chicago Ramblers Analysis

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers are looking to bounce back from a recent loss to Saint Joseph's as they aim for their second conference win of the season. Despite averaging 75.3 points per game, they only scored 57 points in their last game, making 34.3 percent of their field goals and 38.1 percent of their three-pointers. Defensively, they have given up 69.4 points per game on average, but allowed 93 points in their last game. Sheldon Edwards Jr. led the team with 12 points and five rebounds, while Jayden Dawson and Des Watson both contributed 10 points each. The Ramblers have a power ranking of 324 and are ranked #145 for offense and #93 for defense in the NCAA. They will need to improve their defensive performance in order to secure a win in their upcoming game.

Rhode Island Favored to Win Game Against Ramblers Based on Recent Performance

Rhode Island is favored in this upcoming game against the Ramblers due to their recent strong performance. The Rams have secured victory in four out of their last six games, while the Ramblers have suffered defeat in five of their last six matchups. Rhode Island has shown efficiency in shooting, with a success rate of over 45% compared to the Ramblers' less than 40% in their last three games. Additionally, their free throw percentage is over 70%, giving them an advantage over the Ramblers who have been making less than 70% of their free throws. Rhode Island's ability to secure offensive rebounds and limit turnovers will create more scoring opportunities for them. In contrast, the Ramblers have struggled defensively, allowing over 80 points per game in their last three outings. Overall, Rhode Island is expected to cover the spread in this game.

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SportsJaw Rams vs Ramblers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Rams vs Ramblers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Rhode Island Rams+150 → +170Moved
  • Moneyline · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers-185 → -206Moved
  • Spread · Rhode Island Rams+4 (-110) → +4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers-4 (-110) → -4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over145 (-110) → 146.25 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under145 (-110) → 146.25 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Rhode Island Rams
16-16 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Loyola of Chicago Ramblers
9-24 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-15T06:30:39.390Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-18Loyola of Chicago Ramblers 77 · Rhode Island Rams 67
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Loyola of Chicago Ramblers defeated Rhode Island Rams 81-77

Loyola of Chicago Ramblers defeated Rhode Island Rams 81-77 on January 15, 2025, a 4-point decision in the series. Loyola of Chicago Ramblers' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 43-38. Against SportsJaw's recorded Rhode Island Rams +4.5 (-110) spread, Rhode Island Rams covered, while the 158 combined points finished over the recorded total of 146.25.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JohnnywalkerSpread · Rhode Island Rams +5 (-110)Win