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Game time: January 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Joseph J. Gentile Arena — Chicago, IL

Article updated Jan 16, 10:35 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

According to the current betting odds, Loyola of Chicago is the preferred team, opening at a -2 point spread. It should be noted that there have been no significant changes

Game outlook

According to the current betting odds, Loyola of Chicago is the preferred team, opening at a -2 point spread. It should be noted that there have been no significant changes in the betting line since its initial opening.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Minutemen +115 | Ramblers -135

Spread: Minutemen +2 (-110) | Ramblers -2 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 146.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Loyola of Chicago will win straight-up is 57%.

UMass Minutemen

UMass is currently ranked 35th in offense with an average of 82.00 points per game. Their defensive ranking is at #145, allowing an average of 70.33 points to be scored against them per game. Their overall record for this season is 11-5, with a corresponding against-the-spread record of 11-5. On offense, UMass has a field goal percentage of 46.64%, ranking them at #91. Their free throw percentage is 68.35%, placing them at #278. Their three-point shooting percentage is 31.61%, which ranks them at #273 in the NCAAB. In terms of rebounds, UMass averages 39.13 rebounds per game, ranking them at #68. They also average 17.20 offensive assists and 11.27 turnovers per game, giving them rankings of #24 and #104, respectively. Defensively, UMass allows opponents to make 40.67% of their field goals, ranking them at #67. Their opponents' free throw percentage is 71.47%, placing them at #212 in the NCAAB. UMass allows opponents to make 31.25% of their three-pointers, ranking them at #100. They average 34.73 defensive rebounds per game, ranking them at #34.73. They also average 12.07 defensive assists and 15.00 turnovers per game, giving them rankings of #127 and #48, respectively.

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Loyola of Chicago Ramblers Analysis

The Loyola of Chicago Ramblers have a power ranking of 45. Their offensive performance is ranked at number 197, with an average of 74.07 points per game. Defensively, they are ranked at number 90, allowing an average of 67.47 points per game. The team's overall record is 10-6, with a 7-8 against the spread record. In their last three matchups against UMass, Loyola of Chicago has gone 1-0, also covering the spread. In terms of offense, the Ramblers have a field goal percentage of 46.61%, which ranks them at number 95 in the NCAAB. Their free throw percentage is 67.58%, placing them at number 290. They make an average of 35.96% of their three-pointers, ranking them at number 84. Additionally, they average 37.33 rebounds per game, putting them at number 137. They also have an average of 17.47 offensive assists and 13.20 turnovers per game, ranking them at number 22 and 262, respectively. On the defensive end, Loyola of Chicago allows opponents to make 40.02% of their field goals, ranking them at number 41. Their opponents have a free throw percentage of 67.94%, placing the Ramblers at number 52. Additionally, they allow opponents to make an average of 35.49% of their three-pointers, ranking them at number 310. Defensively, they average 34.13 rebounds per game, ranking them at number 34.13. Finally, the Ramblers average 12.27 defensive assists and 12.27 turnovers per game, ranking them at number 143 and 205, respectively.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · UMass Minutemen+115 → +185Moved
  • Moneyline · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers-135 → -225Moved
  • Spread · UMass Minutemen+2 (-110) → +5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers-2 (-110) → -5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over146.5 (-110) → 147.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under146.5 (-110) → 147.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

UMass Minutemen
17-16 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Loyola of Chicago Ramblers
9-24 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-17T03:35:47.582Z). 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

  • 2023-02-14Loyola of Chicago Ramblers 64 · UMass Minutemen 62
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Loyola of Chicago Ramblers defeated UMass Minutemen 79-78

Loyola of Chicago Ramblers defeated UMass Minutemen 79-78 on January 17, 2024, a 1-point decision in the series. Loyola of Chicago Ramblers' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 43-40. Against SportsJaw's recorded UMass Minutemen +5 (-110) spread, UMass Minutemen covered, while the 157 combined points finished over the recorded total of 147.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • MaddogSpread · UMass Minutemen +2 (-110)Win
  • WarbuczSpread · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers -2 (-110)Loss
  • JeffjacksonSpread · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers -2 (-110)Loss
  • JtgarciaSpread · UMass Minutemen +2 (-110)Win
  • Fisher49Spread · UMass Minutemen +2 (-110)Win
  • JamescashiolaTotal · Under 146.5 (-110)Loss
  • MrmisterTotal · Under 146.5 (-110)Loss
  • GustavosintoSpread · UMass Minutemen +2 (-110)Win
  • 72dolphinsSpread · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers -2.5 (-110)Loss
  • Drew_WestcottTotal · Under 147.75 (-110)Loss
  • FlyigglesflySpread · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers -2.5 (-110)Loss
  • GeauxtigersSpread · UMass Minutemen +2.5 (-110)Win
  • KingjamesSpread · UMass Minutemen +2.5 (-110)Win
  • MauriceJonesSpread · UMass Minutemen +2.5 (-110)Win
  • Panchito1234Spread · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers -4 (-110)Loss
  • JohnTharpMoneyline · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers -175Win
  • JohnTharp
Spread · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers -4 (-110)
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  • IroncladlocksSpread · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers -4 (-110)Loss