UMass Minutemen (11-5) vs. Loyola-Chicago Ramblers (10-6)
January 17, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Loyola-Chicago Ramblers -2.5; Over/Under: +146
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The UMass Minutemen look for a win after winning 7 of their last 10 games. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers look for a win after winning 5 of their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a UMass Minutemen vs Loyola-Chicago Ramblers prediction.
UMass Minutemen Betting Preview
The UMass Minutemen recently lost to Dayton and Rhode Island, while beating La Salle. The UMass Minutemen are averaging 81.7 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 71.5 points on 41.3 percent shooting. Josh Cohen is averaging 17.5 points and 7 rebounds, while Matt Cross is averaging 15.9 points and 8.3 rebounds. Rahsool Diggins is the third double-digit scorer and Keon Thompson is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The UMass Minutemen are shooting 31.1 percent from beyond the arc and 68.6 percent from the free throw line. The UMass Minutemen are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.6 rebounds per game. UMass is 11-5 in the A-10 standings.
Loyola-Chicago Ramblers Betting Preview
The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are coming off wins over Duquesne and Saint Joes while losing to Richmond. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are averaging 73.6 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 67.1 points on 39.8 percent shooting. Phillip Alston is averaging 13.9 points and 1.1 assists, while Desmond Watson is averaging 12.4 points and 4.1 rebounds. Jayden Dawson is grabbing 2.9 rebounds and Braden Norris is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 67.3 percent from the free throw line. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game.
UMass Minutemen vs Loyola-Chicago Ramblers prediction
The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, and I respect it. Loyola-Chicago is the better coached team and solid defensively. With all that said, the UMass Minutemen have more than held their own this season, and they’ve been in a lot of close games. UMass is also 11-5 ATS on the season. UMass is more than capable of stealing this game outright with how feisty it is. Give me the road dog.
