
Loyola Chicago vs St. Bonaventure Prediction 2/4/25 College Basketball Picks Today
St. Bonaventure (17-6) vs. Loyola Chicago (13-8)
February 4, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Loyola Chicago -2; Over/Under: 131.5
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The St. Bonaventure Bonnies and Loyola-Chicago Ramblers meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Gentile Arena. Here’s a Loyola Chicago vs St. Bonaventure Prediction. This article will include a Loyola Chicago vs St. Bonaventure Pick.
St. Bonaventure Bonnies Betting Preview
The St. Bonaventure Bonnies beat Dayton and Fordham, and they play George Washington, Rhode Island, and UMASS next. The St. Bonaventure Bonnies are averaging 71.4 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 64 points on 41.4 percent shooting. Melvin Council Jr. is averaging 14.4 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Chance Moore is averaging 13.7 points and 1 assist. Noel Brown is the third double-digit scorer and Dasonte Bowen is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The St. Bonaventure Bonnies are shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free throw line. The St. Bonaventure Bonnies are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game.
Loyola-Chicago Ramblers Betting Preview
The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers lost to George Mason, beat Saint Joseph’s, and they play Duquesne, Richmond, and Saint Louis next. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are averaging 73.7 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 69 points on 42.3 percent shooting. Des Watson is averaging 12.1 points and 2.8 assists, while Sheldon Edwards Jr. is averaging 12 points and 3.3 rebounds. Jayden Dawson is the third double-digit scorer and Miles Rubin is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 66.3 percent from the free throw line. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are allowing 33.2 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 11 night games at Joseph J. Gentile Arena.
- St. Bonaventure has lost each of its last four road night games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
- The home team has won the first half in each of Loyola (IL)’s last four games.
Why the St. Bonaventure Bonnies will win
- St. Bonaventure has won the first half in 20 of its last 23 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Loyola (IL)’s last eight night games at Joseph J. Gentile Arena have produced a total of 132+ points.
- Each of St. Bonaventure’s last four road games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 132+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- St. Bonaventure ranks T3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (12.8).
- St. Bonaventure ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (9.4).
Loyola-Chicago vs St. Bonaventure Injury Report
Loyola-Chicago will be without Justin Moore due to a leg injury. St. Bonaventure will be without Dasonte Bowen and Jaxon Edwards.
Loyola Chicago vs St. Bonaventure Prediction
The St. Bonaventure Bonnies are probably the more talented team, and they’re 15-7 ATS on the season. However, St. Bonaventure has fallen off lately with failed covers in four of its last five games and the offense has taken a back seat in recent losses. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers have the scoring ability to keep up with the Bonnies, and they’re at home where they’re 11-1 SU. Big game for Loyola-Chicago and the home success is real and probably why this line is leaning toward the Ramblers. Expect a decent crowd from the Gentile Arena and that’s probably the deciding factor in this game. I’ll lay the bucket with the Ramblers on Tuesday night.