Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Loyola Chicago Ramblers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Ramblers. The game is starting at 8:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Ramblers at Joseph J. Gentile Arena in Chicago, IL. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Loyola Chicago as the -18.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 141.5 points.

EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES VS LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Eastern Michigan Eagles +18.5

This game will be played at Joseph J. Gentile Arena at 8:30 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.

WHY BET THE EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Ramblers.
• Even though we have Loyola Chicago winning straight-up, we like Eastern Michigan at +18.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Does Eastern Michigan Have What it Takes on the Road?

Eastern Michigan Eagles Recent Game/Games

Eastern Michigan’s perfect start to the season came to an end on Saturday with a 98-89 loss to Detroit. The Eagles, who were -7.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 33-25 at halftime, Eastern Michigan scored 52 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44 points, leading to a high-scoring game. The total points of 187 far exceeded the over/under line of 134.

Eastern Michigan put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field and 39.3% from three-point range, hitting 11 of 28 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.6%, and they connected on 81.5% of their free throws, going 22 for 27 from the line.

Christian Henry led the way with 28 points, shooting 56.2% overall and 50% from deep. Da’Sean Nelson added 24 points, hitting 58.3% of his shots, while Grant Gondrezick II contributed 22 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and from three-point range.

Eastern Michigan’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 98 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field. They couldn’t contain the inside game, as the opposing team hit 54% of their two-point attempts, going 17/31.

From beyond the arc, Eastern Michigan allowed 11 threes on 28 attempts, a 39% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 22 free throws, shooting 81%.

Are the Ramblers Ready for a Home Win?

Loyola Chicago Ramblers Recent Game/Games

The Ramblers improved to 5-0 this season with a dominant 89-53 win over Tulsa on Saturday. Loyola Chicago was favored by 9.5 points and covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points of 142 fell short of the 146.5 over/under line.

After leading 42-27 at halftime, the Ramblers put up 47 points in the second half while holding Tulsa to just 26 points, showcasing their strong defense and balanced offense.

Loyola Chicago’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 89 points with a field goal percentage of 53.2%. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 45.5% of their three-point attempts (10/22) and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 61.3%.

The Ramblers also dished out 27 assists and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. Des Watson led the way with 19 points, shooting 4/7 from three-point range, while Jayden Dawson added 15 points, knocking down 3/6 from deep.

Despite giving up 53 points, Loyola Chicago allowed their opponent to shoot 53% from the field, including 57% on two-point attempts. The Ramblers also gave up 10 threes, with their opponent shooting 45% from beyond the arc.

Loyola Chicago sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they hit 13 for 52%. The Ramblers also allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.