Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs Saint Joseph’s Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Ramblers versus the Hawks? Tip off is at at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBSS. The game will be played at Hagan Arena in Philadelphia, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 143.5 points, and Saint Joseph’s is favored by -5.5 vs. Loyola Chicago in a Atlantic 10 conference matchup.
LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS VS SAINT JOSEPH’S HAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Saint Joseph’s Hawks -5.5
This game will be played at Hagan Arena at 3:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.
WHY BET THE SAINT JOSEPH’S HAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Hawks.
- Not only will Saint Joseph’s pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will Loyola Chicago Come Through as Road Underdogs?
Loyola Chicago Ramblers Recent Game/Games
The Ramblers improved to 9-5 on the season with a 79-68 win over La Salle on Wednesday. Loyola Chicago, favored by 2 points, covered the spread in the victory.
After leading 40-32 at halftime, the Ramblers scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 147 fell just under the O/U line of 148.5.
Loyola Chicago put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They connected on 42.9% of their three-pointers, hitting 9 of 21 attempts, and were solid from the free-throw line, making 18 of 23 for 78.3%.
Corey McKeithan led the way with 24 points, shooting 5 of 10 from beyond the arc. Jayden Dawson and Sheldon Edwards Jr. each added 20 points, with Dawson hitting 60% of his threes and Edwards connecting at a 57.1% rate. The Ramblers finished with 10 assists and 9 offensive rebounds in the game.
Despite giving up 68 points, Loyola Chicago held their opponent to 40% shooting from the field, with 27 made baskets on 66 attempts. The Ramblers allowed 19 two-point field goals on 40 attempts, a 47% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Loyola Chicago’s defense limited their opponent to 8 made threes on 26 attempts, a 30% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 6 shots, shooting 75%.
Can the Hawks Secure a Win at Home?
Saint Joseph’s Hawks Recent Game/Games
Saint Joseph’s dropped to 10-6 on the season after an 85-81 road loss to Duquesne on Wednesday. The Hawks were -2.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 36-30 at halftime, Saint Joseph’s put up 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The total points for the game reached 166, well over the O/U line of 134.5.
Saint Joseph’s put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They connected on 40.9% of their threes, going 9-for-22, and hit 51.4% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they made 16 of 25 attempts, shooting 64%.
Tre Dinkins III led the Hawks with 26 points, hitting 4 threes, while Rasheer Fleming added 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 3-for-6 from deep. Xzayvier Brown contributed 17 points and 10 assists, and David Dixon also scored 17, shooting 63.6% from the field and 2-for-3 from beyond the arc.
Saint Joseph’s defense gave up 85 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 31 of 71 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 50% shooting, as the other team went 20 for 40 on two-point shots.
From three-point range, the Hawks allowed 11 made threes on 31 attempts, a 35% shooting performance. The opposing team also hit 12 of 14 free throws, shooting 85% from the line, and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds.