Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs Saint Joseph’s Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/24

Betting on today’s Ramblers and Hawks game? Catch the action at Hagan Arena in Philadelphia, PA, as the Hawks hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPNU. The over/under for this Atlantic 10 conference contest is set at 142.5 points, with the Hawks being the favored team playing at home against the Ramblers.

LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS VS SAINT JOSEPH’S HAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Saint Joseph’s Hawks -6.5

This game will be played at Hagan Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 13th.

WHY BET THE SAINT JOSEPH’S HAWKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-66 in favor of the Hawks.
• Not only will Saint Joseph’s pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Will the Ramblers Make it Happen on the Road?

So far this season, Loyola Chicago has been a better team at home than on the road. The Ramblers have gone 7-4 at home compared to just 2-2 on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +6.5, but on the road, it is -3.5.

Coming into this game, Loyola Chicago has gone 10-6 overall, including a 2-1 record in Atlantic 10 play. As the underdog, the Ramblers have gone 3-3 compared to 6-3 as the favorite. In their last game, they lost to Richmond by a score of 58-56.

Overall, Loyola Chicago has an ATS record of 6-9 this season. On the road, they are 2-2 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Ramblers have gone 3-3 vs. the spread this year. In their last 10 games as the underdog, Loyola Chicago has an ATS mark of 4-6.

So far this season, the over/under record for Loyola Chicago games is 4-10-1. The average scoring total for their games this year is 137.3 points, which is lower than the average over/under line of 142.8. This year, 10 of their games have finished with fewer points than today’s over/under line of 142.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 135 points.

The Loyola Chicago offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 56 points versus Richmond. During the game, they attempted 22 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 38.5%. Des Watson is leading the team in scoring at 12.6 points per contest. Philip Alston has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 13.6 going into the game.

The Ramblers’ defense is presently ranked 74th nationally, allowing an average of 66.6 points per contest. Against Richmond in their most recent game, the Loyola Chicago defense gave up a total of 58 points while allowing Richmond to hit 38% of their shots.

Can the Saint Joseph’s Offense Score Enough at Home?

As the Hawks prepare to take on Loyola Chicago, they find themselves in a bit of a rut, as they have lost two straight games, and they are still searching for their first win in Atlantic 10 play, as they are 0-2 in conference games. However, they have been fantastic at home this season, going 8-1, and they have won their last five games at home.

For the season, Saint Joseph’s has been favored in 12 of their 15 games, and they have gone 9-3 in those contests. Their overall record is 10-5, and their scoring margin at home is +18.3 points per game.

As the favorite this season, Saint Joseph’s has an ATS record of 8-4. Their overall ATS mark is 10-5 and they are 7-2 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Hawks have gone 6-4 ATS.

So far this season, the over/under record in Saint Joseph’s games is 7-7-1. The average scoring total in their games this year is 145.3 points, which is lower than the average over/under line in their games of 146.1. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 159 points.

Saint Joseph’s’ offense had a good outing, putting up 85 points against Saint Louis. They achieved a 37.9% field goal percentage and went 23/28 from the free-throw line. The Saint Joseph’s offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 30.9 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 36% of their looks from outside this season.

Saint Joseph’s’ defense has been playing well, ranking 84th nationally, with 67.1 points allowed per game. In today’s game vs. Loyola Chicago, the Saint Joseph’s defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Saint Joseph’s made 22 free-throws vs. the Hawks.