St. Louis Billikens vs Loyola of Chicago Ramblers Betting Picks & Predictions
The upcoming Atlantic 10 Conference game between the Saint Louis Billikens and the Loyola Chicago Ramblers is scheduled to take place at the Joseph J. Gentile Arena. The
Game outlook
The upcoming Atlantic 10 Conference game between the Saint Louis Billikens and the Loyola Chicago Ramblers is scheduled to take place at the Joseph J. Gentile Arena. The Billikens, currently at 8-12 with a 1-6 record in the A10, have had a string of four consecutive losses including their recent 84-73 defeat against the UMass Minutemen at home. On the other hand, the Ramblers, boasting a season record of 13-7 and 5-2 in conference play, suffered a 74-67 road loss against the VCU Rams last Tuesday. Oddsmakers have designated Loyola Chicago as the favorite with an opening line of -8, which has since moved to -9.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Billikens +350 | Ramblers -468
Spread: Billikens +9.5 (-110) | Ramblers -9.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 147 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Loyola of Chicago will win straight-up is 82%.
St. Louis Billikens
The Saint Louis Billikens are coming off a disappointing 84-73 loss to the UMass Minutemen at home. The offense performed well, shooting 43.6% overall, 44.0% from beyond the arc, and making 16 free throws. Junior guard Gibson Jimerson had a solid game with 16 points, one rebound, four assists, and three turnovers in 37 minutes of play. However, the defense struggled, allowing the Minutemen to shoot 47.5% from the field and giving up 31.8% from three-point range. Overall, the Billikens' offense needs improvement as they currently average 72.5 points per game on 43.8% shooting, ranking 234th in the country. On the defensive end, they need to step up as they give up an average of 77.4 points per game, ranking them 316th in college basketball. In terms of their performance this season, the Billikens have a power ranking of 329 and are ranked 240th in offense, scoring an average of 72.37 points per game. Defensively, they are ranked 307th, allowing an average of 77.05 points per game. They have a season record of 8-12 with an 8-11 against the spread (ATS) record. When looking at their offensive efficiency, the Billikens shoot 43.80% from the field, 72.28% from the free-throw line, and 35.93% from three-point range. They average 34.11 rebounds per game, 11.89 offensive assists, and 11.79 turnovers. Defensively, the Billikens allow opponents to shoot 45.21% from the field, 71.03% from the free-throw line, and 34.25% from beyond the arc. They average 36.32 defensive rebounds, 13.11 defensive assists, and 9.89 turnovers. It's worth noting that Forward Abou Magassa is currently out due to eligibility issues.