Murray State vs Loyola-Chicago Prediction 12-25-24 College Basketball Picks
Loyola-Chicago (9-3) vs. Murray State (6-6)
December 25, 2024 1:30 pm EDT
The Line: Murray State +1.5; Over/Under: +138.5
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The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers and Murray State Racers meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Stan Sheriff Center. Here’s a Murray State vs Loyola-Chicago Prediction. This article will include a Murray State vs Loyola-Chicago Pick.
Loyola-Chicago Ramblers Betting Preview
The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers lost to Oakland and Charleston, and they play VCU, La Salle, and Saint Joseph’s next. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are averaging 78 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 66.3 points on 41.1 percent shooting. Sheldon Edwards Jr. is averaging 12.3 points and 1.3 assists, while Jayden Dawson is averaging 12 points and 2 rebounds. Des Watson is the third double-digit scorer and Miles Rubin is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 64.9 percent from the free throw line. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
Murray State Racers Betting Preview
The Murray State Racers lost to Charlotte and Nebraska, and they play Illinois State, Drake, and Northern Iowa next. The Murray State Racers are averaging 77.3 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 69.3 points on 43 percent shooting. JaCobi Wood is averaging 14.3 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Kylen Milton is averaging 11.9 points and 4.1 rebounds. AJ Ferguson is the third double-digit scorer and Terrence Harcum is grabbing 1.8 rebounds. The Murray State Racers are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 69.6 percent from the free throw line. The Murray State Racers are allowing 28 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Loyola Ramblers will win
- Murray State has lost each of its last six games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
- Loyola (IL) has won each of its last six games against the Missouri Valley Conference at neutral venues.
- Loyola (IL) has won the first half in each of its last seven games against the Missouri Valley Conference at neutral venues.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Loyola (IL)’s last six games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 139+ points.
- Sixteen of Murray State’s last 20 games have produced a total of 140+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Murray State ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (7.3).
- Murray State ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (0.56).
- Loyola (IL) ranks 31st among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (17.5).
- Loyola (IL) ranks 40th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (0.76).
Murray State vs Loyola-Chicago Prediction
Loyola Chicago and Murray State are a combined 6-15-1 ATS on the season, so I’m not thrilled to get involved in this spot. This is also an extremely early start time on Christmas Day. We’re sure to see an ugly, sluggish start. That’s why I’m leaning toward the under. The under has hit in 5 of the Ramblers’ last 7 games, and this scheduled game doesn’t help anybody. We’re talking about an 8:30 AM start in Honolulu on Christmas. I’m sure guys would rather be doing something else. Give me the under.
