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NCAAB · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers at Duquesne Dukes

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Loyola of Chicago Ramblers vs Duquesne Dukes Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: February 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM ET

Venue: UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse — Pittsburgh, PA

Article updated Feb 8, 2:30 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In an upcoming basketball matchup between Loyola Chicago and Duquesne in Steel City, the Ramblers are favored to win with a -1 opening line that has remained unchanged.

Game outlook

In an upcoming basketball matchup between Loyola Chicago and Duquesne in Steel City, the Ramblers are favored to win with a -1 opening line that has remained unchanged. Loyola Chicago recently secured a 77-53 victory over St. Bonaventure, covering the spread as a three-point favorite, while Duquesne suffered a 73-68 loss to Richmond as a 2.5-point favorite. The teams have a tied record in their all-time series, with Loyola Chicago emerging victorious in their most recent encounter on January 6, 2024, with a score of 72-67. Stay tuned for our Loyola Chicago vs. Duquesne prediction for Saturday's game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Ramblers -112 | Dukes -108

Spread: Ramblers -1 (-110) | Dukes +1 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 131 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Loyola of Chicago will win straight-up is 53%.

Loyola of Chicago Ramblers

Loyola Chicago extended their winning streak with a victory over St. Bonaventure, improving their overall record to 14-8. The Ramblers showed strong offensive performance by shooting 59.6% from the field and winning the rebounding battle. Des Watson led the team with 17 points in the win. The team ranks 199th in scoring offense and 45th in assists in the nation. Defensively, they allow 68.3 points per game and rank 78th in the nation. Loyola Chicago's offensive stats include shooting 46.7% from the field and 34.5% from beyond the arc. They are looking to improve their free throw percentage, currently ranked 333rd in the nation. With a power ranking of 107, they are ranked 200 in offense and 80 in defense this season. Offensively, they average 73.86 points per game, while defensively they allow 68.27 points per game. The team also averages 35.18 rebounds per game and has 16.14 offensive assists. Defensively, they allow 42.19% field goal percentage and 32.99% three-pointers. Loyola Chicago aims to continue their success as they progress through the season.

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Duquesne Dukes Analysis

Duquesne suffered their fifth consecutive defeat on the road against Richmond, falling to 18-15 overall with a 4-6 record in Atlantic 10 conference play. Despite a strong effort from Maximus Edwards, who scored 21 points, the Dukes could not overcome an early deficit and ultimately lost to Richmond. The team struggles offensively, ranking 313th in the nation in scoring, with Jake DiMichele as one of their top scorers averaging 10.9 points per game. Defensively, they are ranked 48th in the nation, allowing 66.7 points per contest. However, their shooting percentages are below average, particularly at the free throw line where they rank 358th in Division I. The Dukes will need to improve their offensive efficiency and free throw shooting to turn their season around.

Duquesne Men's Basketball Struggles as Loyola Chicago Gains Momentum on the Road

Duquesne University's men's basketball team is currently facing a challenging period, with a five-game losing streak and struggles on the offensive side. The team has displayed inconsistency throughout the season, with a 0-6 start, followed by a successful stretch of nine wins in their previous 12 games, only to drop five consecutive games. Their performance at home has been average, with a record of 6-6, and they lack momentum at this stage. On the other hand, Loyola Chicago has won their last two games and has the opportunity to improve their road record to 3-3 with a victory in this matchup. With a stronger offensive game and solid defense, Loyola Chicago is poised for success on the road. It is advisable to support Loyola Chicago in securing their third consecutive win.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers-120 → -127Moved
  • Moneyline · Duquesne Dukes+100 → +107Moved
  • Spread · Loyola of Chicago Ramblers-1 (-110) → -2 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Duquesne Dukes+1 (-110) → +2 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over131 (-110) → 131.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under131 (-110) → 131.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Loyola of Chicago Ramblers
9-24 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Duquesne Dukes
18-15 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-02-08T07:30:29.381Z). 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

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Duquesne Dukes defeated Loyola of Chicago Ramblers 69-56

Duquesne Dukes defeated Loyola of Chicago Ramblers 69-56 on February 8, 2025, a 13-point decision in the series. Duquesne Dukes' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 34-27. Against SportsJaw's recorded Loyola of Chicago Ramblers -2 (-110) spread, Duquesne Dukes covered, while the 125 combined points finished under the recorded total of 131.5.

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