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Loyola of Chicago
Ramblers80
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Billikens73
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Loyola of Chicago Ramblers413980
St. Louis Billikens363773
NCAAB · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers at St. Louis Billikens

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Loyola of Chicago Ramblers vs St. Louis Billikens Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Chaifetz Arena — St. Louis, MO

Article updated Jan 3, 1:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

5 points. The two A-10 schools prep for a head-to-head match on Wednesday at 7pm EDT with the Billiken hoping to extend their 15+ point winning streak from last season. Can

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5 points. The two A-10 schools prep for a head-to-head match on Wednesday at 7pm EDT with the Billiken hoping to extend their 15+ point winning streak from last season. Can the Ramblers of Loyola of Chicago end the Billiken's reign or will the Billiken keep pushing forward?

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Ramblers +110 | Billikens -130

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

Total: Over/Under 145.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Loyola of Chicago will win straight-up is 52%.

Loyola of Chicago Ramblers

The Ramblers enter A-10 play this season with a 7-5 record and are typically tough defensively, allowing opponents to score an average of 67.5 points per game and holding them to 39.5% shooting. Offensively, they average 74.2 points per game, and shoot 46.5% overall and 35.5% from three-point range. They have an average rebounding differential of +4.3, although they struggle with free throw shooting, hitting just 69.4%. Their most valuable player, Philip Alston (15.2 ppg), has only played nine games this season, but is healthy for this game.

St. Louis Billikens Analysis

Our Expert Picks have identified the St. Louis Billikens as a potential winner in college basketball. St. Louis holds a power ranking of 292 and scores an average of 73.85 points per game while giving up an average of 75.46 points per game. Their average shooting percentage for field goals, free throws and three-pointers is 44.78%, 72.52% and 37.74%, respectively. Defensively, they have allowed 45.28% of field goals, 69.71% of free throws, and 32.91% of three-pointers on average. Loyola of Chicago recently had positive results in their three most recent matchups against St. Louis.

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Loyola-Chicago Has Edge Over Saint Louis Ahead of 2024 Season

Loyola-Chicago faces Saint Louis in the 2024 season with an advantage in defense and shooting percentage, as KenPom's ratings place Loyola-Chicago's defense 95th nationally, and the Ramblers shoot 46.5% as a team. Saint Louis offers an advantage in terms of free throws and open looks from deep, but they allow the highest shooting percentage in the A-10. Rebounding potential favors Loyola-Chicago as well. Overall, Loyola-Chicago has the edge for the road matchup.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers-110 → +110Moved
  • Moneyline · St. Louis Billikens-110 → -130Moved
  • Spread · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers-1 (-110) → +2 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · St. Louis Billikens+1 (-110) → -2 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over146.5 (-110) → 142.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under146.5 (-110) → 142.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Loyola of Chicago Ramblers
9-24 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
St. Louis Billikens
28-5 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-03T06:15:21.464Z). 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

  • 2023-02-25Loyola of Chicago Ramblers 62 · St. Louis Billikens 81
  • 2023-01-18St. Louis Billikens 76 · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers 59
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Loyola of Chicago Ramblers defeated St. Louis Billikens 80-73

Loyola of Chicago Ramblers defeated St. Louis Billikens 80-73 on January 3, 2024, a 7-point decision in the series. Loyola of Chicago Ramblers' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 41-36. Against SportsJaw's recorded Loyola of Chicago Ramblers +2 (-110) spread, Loyola of Chicago Ramblers covered, while the 153 combined points finished over the recorded total of 142.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • 3284700793Moneyline · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers +110Win
  • SimonsaysSpread · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers +2 (-110)Win
  • EljefeSpread · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers +2 (-110)Win
  • MookiebetsSpread · St. Louis Billikens -2 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers +1.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 143 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers +1.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 143 (-110)Win