Massachusetts Minutemen vs Loyola Chicago Ramblers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/24
Looking to win big? The Minutemen and Ramblers face off at 7:00 ET on CBSS. The Ramblers are hosting the game at Joseph J. Gentile Arena in Chicago, IL. This Atlantic 10 conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and the Ramblers are favored to win at home vs. the Minutemen.
MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN VS LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Loyola Chicago Ramblers -2.5
This game will be played at Joseph J. Gentile Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 17th.
WHY BET THE LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-70 in favor of the Ramblers.
- Not only will Loyola Chicago pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.
Can Massachusetts Pull Off A Win at Joseph J. Gentile Arena?
Through 16 games this season, Massachusetts has an 11-5 record, including a 2-2 mark in Atlantic 10 play. So far, the Minutemen have gone 9-3 in non-conference action.
On the road, UMass has gone 2-3 this season, and they have lost two straight games away from home. Their average scoring margin on the road is +0.8 points per game.
As the underdog, UMass has gone 2-0 vs. the spread this season and 4-6 in their last 10 games as the underdog. On the road, the Minutemen are 3-2 vs. the spread this year and 5-5 in their last 10 road games.
UMass’ over/under record this season is 9-7 and their games have averaged 153.2 points. Today’s over/under line of 146.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (149.9). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 144 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 1-2. On the season, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today’s OU line.
In their previous game, the Minutemen’s offense finished with 77 points, which is right in line with their current average of 81.7 points per contest. Josh Cohen led the team in scoring, putting up 23 points. Additionally, Jaylen Curry contributed 14 points for the Minutemen.
Massachusetts’ defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 71.5 points per game. The Massachusetts defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 89 points and allowed Rhode Island to connect on 14 threes.
Can the Ramblers Offense Score Enough at Home?
In their last game, Loyola Chicago defeated Saint Joseph’s by a score of 78-75. Through 17 games this season, the Ramblers have an 11-6 record, including a 7-4 mark at home.
So far, Loyola Chicago has been favored in nine games, going 6-3 in those contests. For the year, they have a scoring differential of +6.5 points per game at home.
When looking at Loyola Chicago’s ATS record this season, they are currently 7-9. At home, their ATS record is 4-7. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Ramblers are just 3-7 vs the spread.
So far this season, the over/under record in Loyola Chicago games is 5-10-1. Today’s over/under line of 146.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (142.9). Currently, their games have an average of 138.2 points. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 134 points.
The Loyola Chicago offense is coming off a game in which they scored 78 points vs. Saint Joseph’s. Overall their field goal percentage was 43.8% while connecting on 10 threes. The Loyola Chicago offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 23.9 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 35% of their looks from outside this season.
Currently, the Ramblers’ defense holds the 72nd rank in the nation, allowing 67.1 points per game. The Loyola Chicago defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 75 points and allowed Saint Joseph’s to connect on 9 threes.