Fordham Rams vs Loyola Chicago Ramblers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/22/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Rams versus the Ramblers? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Joseph J. Gentile Arena in Chicago, IL. The odds for this Atlantic 10 conference game currently have Loyola Chicago as the -9.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.
FORDHAM RAMS VS LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Fordham Rams +9.5
This game will be played at Joseph J. Gentile Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 22nd.
WHY BET THE FORDHAM RAMS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Ramblers.
- Even though we have Loyola Chicago winning straight-up, we like Fordham at +9.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Does Fordham Have A Chance at Joseph J. Gentile Arena?
Fordham Rams Recent Game/Games
Fordham dropped to 7-10 on the season after a 120-118 loss to UMass on Wednesday. The Rams, who were +1 underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 238 far exceeded the O/U line of 154.5.
Fordham was down 39-31 at halftime but rallied in the 2nd half, outscoring UMass 48-40. Despite the comeback, they couldn’t secure the win at home.
Fordham’s offense put up 118 points in their last game, despite shooting just 35.3% from the field and 29.4% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.2%, but they made up for it by hitting 48 free throws on 65 attempts, shooting 73.8% from the line.
Rahsool Diggins led the way with 46 points, hitting 8 of 13 threes (61.5%) and shooting 48.3% overall. Jackie Johnson III added 36 points, though he struggled from deep, making just 4 of 18 attempts (22.2%). Daniel Rivera contributed 29 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 52.9% from the floor.
Despite Fordham’s defensive efforts, they allowed 120 points in their last game, even while holding their opponent to 35% shooting from the field. The Rams gave up 20 two-point baskets on 51 attempts, a 39% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Fordham’s opponents shot 29%, hitting 10 of 34 three-point attempts. The Rams also sent them to the free-throw line 65 times, where they converted 48 free throws at a 73% rate. Fordham allowed 23 offensive rebounds.
Can the Ramblers Grab a Win at Home?
Loyola Chicago Ramblers Recent Game
The Ramblers fell to 10-7 on the season after an 83-81 loss to Dayton on Saturday. Despite being +10.5 point underdogs, they kept it close and covered the spread.
Loyola Chicago trailed 33-26 at halftime but outscored Dayton 42-35 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 164 exceeded the O/U line of 142.5.
Loyola Chicago put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 51.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 62.1%. They hit 12 of 29 threes, good for 41.4%, and connected on 62.1% of their two-point attempts.
Enoch Cheeks led the way, hitting 6 of 9 threes and finishing with 26 points and 7 rebounds. Sheldon Edwards added 19 points, shooting 5 of 8 from deep, while Jayden Dawson also contributed 19 points.
Despite Loyola Chicago’s defensive efforts, they couldn’t contain their opponent, giving up 83 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Ramblers allowed 54% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent hitting 19 of 35 shots.
From beyond the arc, Loyola Chicago’s defense saw their opponent make 8 of 22 three-point attempts, good for 36%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 21 free throws for 77%. The Ramblers gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.