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Fordham Rams vs Loyola of Chicago Ramblers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Gentile Arena — Chicago, IL

Article updated Jan 22, 8:17 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In the upcoming matchup between Fordham and Loyola Chicago, Loyola Chicago is favored to win with a current line of -9.5. Fordham is coming off a tough triple overtime loss

Game outlook

In the upcoming matchup between Fordham and Loyola Chicago, Loyola Chicago is favored to win with a current line of -9.5. Fordham is coming off a tough triple overtime loss to UMass, while Loyola Chicago fell to Dayton in their previous game. Both teams have won twice in the all-time series, with Loyola Chicago winning the most recent meeting. We predict Loyola Chicago will come out on top in this contest.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rams +355 | Ramblers -465

Spread: Rams +9.5 (-110) | Ramblers -9.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 147.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Loyola of Chicago will win straight-up is 82%.

Fordham Rams

The Fordham Rams suffered a tough loss in triple overtime in their previous game, bringing their season record to 8-10 with a 0-5 conference record. Despite a strong offensive performance from Jackie Johnson III, the team struggled defensively and ultimately fell short. The Rams are ranked 151st in scoring offense, averaging 76.2 points per game, but are ranked 326th in defense, allowing 78.3 points per game. Fordham shoots 42.3% from the field and 33.2% from beyond the arc, while also averaging 37.1 rebounds and 13.9 assists per game. In terms of individual players, Japhet Medor and Jackie Johnson III are key scorers for the team. The Rams are currently facing a challenge with Will Richardson out due to personal reasons, but they continue to work on improving their performance on both ends of the floor.

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Loyola of Chicago Ramblers Analysis

Loyola Chicago suffered a tough overtime loss to Dayton, marking their sixth defeat in the last eight games. Despite a strong shooting performance, the Ramblers struggled with turnovers, ultimately falling to 11-7 overall and tied for eighth in the Atlantic 10 with a 2-3 conference record. Key players like Sheldon Edwards Jr. and Jayden Dawson led the team in scoring, but costly mistakes proved to be their downfall. Looking ahead, Loyola Chicago will aim to improve their free throw percentage and defensive performance as they continue their season.

Fordham Faces Uphill Battle Against Loyola Chicago in Conference Matchup

Both teams have faced challenges in conference play. Fordham has a slight advantage due to having had a weekend off following a triple-overtime loss to UMass. However, the team has struggled on the road, with a record of 1-4 away from home. In comparison, Loyola Chicago boasts an impressive 9-1 record at home, with their only loss being to VCU. Upon further analysis, it is clear that Fordham has had difficulties in conference matchups, with losses by double digits in all but one game, where they failed to score more than 66 points. Based on these factors, it is likely that Fordham will struggle in this upcoming game.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Fordham Rams+385 → +400Moved
  • Moneyline · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers-530 → -520Moved
  • Spread · Fordham Rams+9 (-110) → +10 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers-9 (-110) → -10 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over147.5 (-110) → 147.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under147.5 (-110) → 147.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Fordham Rams
17-15 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Loyola of Chicago Ramblers
9-24 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-22T13:17:20.995Z). 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

  • 2024-01-20Loyola of Chicago Ramblers 65 · Fordham Rams 61
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Loyola of Chicago Ramblers defeated Fordham Rams 70-66

Loyola of Chicago Ramblers defeated Fordham Rams 70-66 on January 22, 2025, a 4-point decision in the series. Loyola of Chicago Ramblers' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 34-31. Against SportsJaw's recorded Fordham Rams +10 (-110) spread, Fordham Rams covered, while the 136 combined points finished under the recorded total of 147.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Barry713Spread · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers -9 (-110)Loss
  • NutinbutlocksSpread · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers -9 (-110)Loss
  • MaddogTotal · Over 147.5 (-110)Loss
  • UncledavidSpread · Fordham Rams -9.5 (-110)Win
  • HitmanhartTotal · Under 147.5 (-110)Win