Loyola-Chicago Ramblers (12-6) vs. VCU Rams (11-7)
January 23, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: VCU Rams -4.5; Over/Under: +136
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The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers have won their last 3 games. The VCU Rams have also won their last 3 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Loyola-Chicago Ramblers vs VCU Rams prediction.
Loyola-Chicago Ramblers Betting Preview
The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers beat Saint Joseph’s, UMass and Fordham during this streak. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are averaging 73.4 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 67.3 points on 39.7 percent shooting. Philip Alston is averaging 14 points and 1 assist, while Desmond Watson is averaging 12.8 points and 4.3 rebounds. Jayden Damon is dishing 1.6 assists and Braden Norris is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 67.8 percent from the free throw line. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.9 rebounds per game.
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VCU Rams Betting Preview
The VCU Rams beat George Mason, La Salle and Saint Louis during their streak. The VCU Rams are averaging 73.8 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 67.3 points on 40.1 percent shooting. Max Shulga is averaging 15.2 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Joe Bamisile is averaging 12.8 points and 0.3 assists. Zeb Jackson is the third double-digit scorer and Sean Bairstow is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The VCU Rams are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free throw line. The VCU Rams are allowing 30.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.9 rebounds per game.
Loyola-Chicago Ramblers vs VCU Rams prediction
The VCU Rams are going to get the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home and that defense continues to give teams fits. However, let’s not act like VCU hasn’t lost 5 games at home this season and allows teams to hang around from time to time. Also, the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are starting to find their footing this season as well, and they get after it defensively as well. Loyola-Chicago has also outright won each of its last 3 games as an underdog. This game should come down to the wire. I want the points in my back pocket with the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers.
