Loyola Chicago vs Davidson Prediction 3/5/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Davidson (16-13) vs. Loyola Chicago (19-10)
March 5, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Loyola Chicago -5.5; Over/Under: 141.5
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The Davidson Wildcats and Loyola-Chicago Ramblers meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Gentile Arena. Here’s a Loyola Chicago vs Davidson Prediction. This article will include a Loyola Chicago vs Davidson Pick.
Davidson Wildcats Betting Preview
The Davidson Wildcats lost to Saint Louis and VCU, and they play St. Bonaventure next. Davidson has lost four of its last five games and has fallen out of the top 10 in the Atlantic 10.
The Davidson Wildcats are averaging 73 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 70.4 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Reed Bailey is averaging 19.1 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Bobby Durkin is averaging 14.3 points and 2.2 assists. Connor Kochera is the third double-digit scorer and Zach Laput is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Davidson Wildcats are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 74 percent from the free-throw line. The Davidson Wildcats are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.5 rebounds per game.
Loyola-Chicago Ramblers Betting Preview
The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers beat George Washington, lost to Saint Louis, and they play UMass next. It’s senior night for a Loyola Chicago roster that has four seniors.
The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are averaging 73.9 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 69.6 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Jayden Dawson is averaging 13.3 points and 1.9 assists, while Des Watson is averaging 12.7 points and 3.7 rebounds. Sheldon Edwards Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Miles Rubin is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 66.4 percent from the free throw line. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Loyola Ramblers will win
- Loyola (IL) has won each of its last 15 night games at Joseph J. Gentile Arena.
- Davidson has lost nine of its last 11 night games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
- Loyola (IL) has won the first half in 15 of its last 18 games at Joseph J. Gentile Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Davidson Wildcats will win
- The road team has won five of Davidson’s last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Loyola (IL)’s last six games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 146+ points.
- Three of Davidson’s last four road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Loyola (IL) ranks 43rd among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (16.0).
- Loyola (IL) ranks 50th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (4.4).
- Davidson ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.4).
- Davidson ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.59).
Loyola-Chicago vs Davidson Injury Report
Davidson doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Loyola-Chicago will be without Justin Moore due to a leg injury.
Loyola Chicago vs Davidson Prediction
Davidson has been inconsistent all year, and it’s hard to figure out which team is going to show up. Loyola-Chicago is usually a tough out at the Joseph J. Gentile Arena and it’s no different this season where it won 15 of 16 tries. Loyola-Chicago beat Davidson a few weeks ago on the road by eight points. Loyola-Chicago has won and covered each of the last three games against Davidson. Loyola-Chicago has also covered eight of its last 10 games overall. It’s senior night, so Loyola-Chicago has even more motivation to continue its dominance at home. Loyola-Chicago is the more balanced team with the better defense. I’ll lay the reasonable number with the Ramblers.
