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Loyola Chicago Favored to Win in Atlantic 10 Showdown Against Richmond at Robins Center

In an upcoming Atlantic 10 matchup, Loyola Chicago (14-9, 5-5 A10) is set to take on Richmond (8-16, 3-8 A10) at the Robins Center on Tuesday at 7pmET. The teams previously faced off last season, with the Spiders emerging victorious on the road. Currently, Loyola Chicago is favored to win with a -4 opening line that has remained unchanged. Stay tuned for updates on this Loyola Chicago vs. Richmond prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Ramblers -175 | Spiders +155
• Spread: Ramblers -4 (-110) | Spiders +4 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 132 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Loyola of Chicago will win straight-up is 64%.

Loyola of Chicago vs Richmond Stats

Loyola of Chicago Ramblers

Loyola Chicago recently suffered a 69-56 road loss to Duquesne, ending a two-game winning streak and ranking tied for sixth in the Atlantic 10 with St. Joe's. The team has struggled to win more than two games in a row since early December. Des Watson leads the Ramblers with 12.4 points per game, while Sheldon Edwards adds 11.9 points. Loyola Chicago averages 73.1 points on offense and allows 68.3 points on defense. Their biggest weakness is free throw shooting, ranking 331st in the nation at 66.5%. Overall, Loyola of Chicago is ranked 195 in offense and 79 in defense, with a power ranking of 171. They are 14-9 this season, hitting 46.68% of field goals and 34.52% of three-pointers. Defensively, they allow 42.19% of field goals and 32.99% of three-pointers.

Richmond Spiders Analysis

The Richmond Spiders are struggling, having lost eight of their last nine games and currently ranking last in the Atlantic 10 with a record of 3-8. They are ranked 233rd overall on KenPom and are facing issues on offense, shooting just 41.6% from the field and 30.8% from long range. Despite their offensive struggles, they excel at free throw shooting, ranking 17th with a 78.1%. Defensively, they are holding teams to 43.2% shooting and 34.7% from long range. Their rebounding percentage is a concern, ranking 337th. Leading scorers include Delonnie Hunt and Dusan Neskovic. Loyola of Chicago has dominated Richmond in their last three matchups. Richmond's offensive and defensive statistics reflect their struggles on the court.

Richmond's Strong Home Record Sets Stage for Showdown with Struggling Loyola Chicago

Richmond, while facing certain challenges, achieved a notable victory against Duquense in their recent home game on Feb. 5th. It is noteworthy that the team's conference losses at home have been relatively close, with margins of 6 points or fewer. In contrast, Loyola Chicago has encountered difficulties on the road, with a current losing streak of four games. Richmond's defense has proven to be particularly strong in their home games, limiting opposing teams to a field goal percentage of just 41.6%. Conversely, Loyola Chicago has struggled with their field goal shooting while playing away from home, with an average of 40.9%. These factors suggest that Richmond may have a competitive advantage in their upcoming matchup against Loyola Chicago.

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