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Harvard vs Loyola of Chicago Predictions

Game time: December 2, 2023 at 4:00 PM ET

Venue: Joseph J. Gentile Arena — Chicago, IL

Article updated Dec 2, 1:35 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Harvard Crimson are traveling to play the Loyola of Chicago Ramblers at the Joseph J. Gentile Center stadium on Saturday, 12/2/2023 @ 4:00pm EST. Loyola of Chicago is the

Game outlook

The Harvard Crimson are traveling to play the Loyola of Chicago Ramblers at the Joseph J. Gentile Center stadium on Saturday, 12/2/2023 @ 4:00pm EST. Loyola of Chicago is the betting favorite opening at -4.5 and the current line is Loyola of Chicago -6.

Crimson vs Ramblers Prediction for Today's Game

Based on recent trends and stats, the Scorecaster predicts Ramblers to win today's game by 16 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the Loyola of Chicago Ramblers to cover the 6 point spread and the total to go over 143 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: Harvard 64 to Loyola of Chicago 80

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Harvard Crimson and Loyola of Chicago Ramblers, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Curated Picks & Predictions

52% of SportsJaw predicts Loyola of Chicago Ramblers to cover the spread.

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Loyola of Chicago will win straight-up is 72%.

From the lines set by Sportsbooks, they predict the score to be HARVD 65.5, LOYCH 77.5.

OddsShark predicts Loyola-Chicago will win, cover the spread, and the total will go over.

split down the middle on Covers.com

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Harvard Key Betting Stats

With a power ranking of 183, Harvard is ranked #132 in offense (scoring an average of 77.29 per game), #152 in defense (allowing an average of 69.86 points to be scored against them per game) and are 6-2 (4-3 ATS) this season.

Offensively, the Crimson hit an average of 47.06% of their field goals (ranked #93) and 73.39% of their free throws (ranked #97) and makes an average of 38.36% of their three pointers ranked #41 in the NCAAB). They average 38.43 rebounds per game (ranked # 124) and average 16.00 offensive assists and 11.86 turnovers per game (ranked # 67 and 144 respectively).

Defensively speaking, Harvard allows an average of 39.44% field goals (ranked #62) and 62.28% free throws (ranked #19 in the NCAAB) The Crimson allow an average of 29.21% of the three pointers (ranked #90) and averages 38.86 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 38.86) Finally, the Crimson average 13.29 defensive assists and 11.00 turnovers per game (ranked # 240 and 287 respectively).

Loyola of Chicago Key Betting Stats

Loyola of Chicago Ramblers has a power ranking of 198 and are #248 for offense (scoring an average of 71.17 per game), #220 for defense (giving up an average of 73.00 points per game) and 3-3 (2-4 ATS) overall. Harvard went 0-1 (0-1 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Loyola of Chicago.

For offense, the Ramblers hit an average of 43.88% of their field goals (ranked #212) and 75.00% of their free throws (ranked #65) and makes an average of 35.77% of their three pointers (ranked #100 in the NCAAB). They average 35.50 rebounds per game (ranked # 230) and average 14.67 offensive assists and 13.50 turnovers per game (ranked # 101) and 244 respectively).

On defense, Loyola of Chicago allows an average of 42.39% field goals (ranked #171) and 77.32% free throws (ranked #333 in the NCAAB) The Ramblers allow an average of 36.96% of the three pointers (ranked #318) and averages 35.17 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 35.17) Finally, the Ramblers average 13.33 defensive assists and 10.83 turnovers per game (ranked # 250 and 302 respectively).

Betting Summary

Harvard has a slight advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).

The Scorecaster model predicts the Loyola of Chicago Ramblers to cover the 6 point spread and the total to go over 143 points.

Written by SportsJaw Staff Categorized as NCAAB Predictions

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Harvard Crimson+155 → +215Moved
  • Moneyline · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers-190 → -259Moved
  • Spread · Harvard Crimson+4.5 (-110) → +6 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers-4.5 (-110) → -6 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over140.25 (-110) → 143 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under140.25 (-110) → 143 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Harvard Crimson
3-2 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Loyola of Chicago Ramblers
2-3 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 5-4-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-12-02T06:35:43.224Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Harvard Crimson and Loyola of Chicago Ramblers, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2022-11-25Loyola of Chicago Ramblers 55 · Harvard Crimson 61
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Loyola of Chicago Ramblers defeated Harvard Crimson 75-53

Loyola of Chicago Ramblers defeated Harvard Crimson 75-53 on December 2, 2023, a 22-point decision in the series. Loyola of Chicago Ramblers' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 42-24. Against SportsJaw's recorded Harvard Crimson +6 (-110) spread, Loyola of Chicago Ramblers covered, while the 128 combined points finished under the recorded total of 143.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoolioSpread · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers -5.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Under 140.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers -5.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 140.5 (-110)Loss