San Francisco Dons vs Loyola Chicago Ramblers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/24

Looking to win big? The Dons and Ramblers face off at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. The Ramblers are hosting the game at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI. In this non-conference matchup, San Francisco is favored by -3 against Loyola Chicago. The over/under for the game is 139 points.

SAN FRANCISCO DONS VS LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Loyola Chicago Ramblers +3

This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 6:30 ET on Sunday, December 15th.

WHY BET THE LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Ramblers.
• Not only will Loyola Chicago pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Will the Dons Win on the Road?

San Francisco Dons Recent Game/Games

The Dons improved to 7-2 on the season with a 78-61 win over Saint Louis on Thursday. Playing at home, San Francisco entered the game as 9-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 139, falling short of the 151.5 O/U line.

San Francisco led 33-29 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Billikens 45-32.

San Francisco’s offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field and hitting 45.8% of their threes, finishing 11-for-24 from deep. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61%, and they added 10 offensive rebounds and 15 assists.

Malik Thomas led the way with 22 points, shooting 9-for-14 overall and 3-for-4 from three. Marcus Williams and Robbie Avila each dished out 5 assists, with Williams also contributing 15 points and hitting 3 of his 5 three-point attempts.

Despite giving up 61 points, the Dons allowed their opponent to shoot 50% from the field, including 54% on two-point attempts (19/35). San Francisco also sent the other team to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 7 of those attempts for 63%.

From beyond the arc, the Dons’ defense conceded 11 threes on 24 attempts, a 45% shooting performance. They also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Will Loyola Chicago Make it Happen at Home?

Loyola Chicago improved to 7-0 on the season with a 74-72 win over South Florida on Saturday. Despite being -10.5 point favorites, the Ramblers didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 146 narrowly missed the O/U line of 146.5.

Loyola Chicago trailed 38-35 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring South Florida 39-34 to secure the win.

Loyola Chicago put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.5%. They hit 50% of their two-point attempts (20/40) but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 28.6% (6/21). At the free-throw line, the Ramblers shot 69.6% (16/23) and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds, dishing out 16 assists as a team.

Jayden Reid led the way with 23 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 50% from three (4/8), while adding 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Kasen Jennings was perfect from deep, hitting 3/3 from three-point range, finishing with 13 points and 3 assists. Kymany Houinsou also shot over 70%, contributing 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Despite Loyola Chicago’s defensive efforts, they gave up 72 points in their last game. The Ramblers allowed their opponents to shoot 42% from the field, with 26 made baskets on 61 attempts.

Inside the arc, Loyola Chicago’s defense allowed 20 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 50% shooting rate. From three-point range, their opponents shot 28%, making 6 of 21 attempts. The Ramblers also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 16 of those attempts, shooting 69%.