Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs VCU Rams Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/24

The Ramblers and Rams are set to face off at 7:00 ET on CBSS. The Rams will host the game at Stuart C. Siegel Center in Richmond, VA. The over/under for this game is set at 137.5 points, and the Rams are the home favorites against the Ramblers in a Atlantic 10 conference matchup.

LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS VS VCU RAMS BETTING PICK

The Pick: VCU Rams -5.5

This game will be played at Stuart C. Siegel Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 23rd.

WHY BET THE VCU RAMS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-66 in favor of the Rams.
• Not only will VCU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Can the Ramblers Lock in a Road Win?

After winning three straight games, Loyola Chicago enters this contest with a 13-6 record. The Ramblers have been slightly better on the road, going 4-2 compared to 8-4 at home.

So far this season, Loyola Chicago has been the underdog in seven of their 19 games, going 4-3 in those contests. As the underdog, the Ramblers have an average scoring margin of -1.2 points per game.

As the underdog, Loyola Chicago has been solid vs. the spread this year, going 4-3. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Ramblers have a .500 ATS mark at 5-5. On the road this season, Loyola Chicago is 4-2 vs. the spread and they are 6-4 ATS in their last 10 road games.

This season, the over/under record for Loyola Chicago games is 6-11-1. The average scoring total in their games is 138.6, which is 4.7 points lower than the average over/under line of 143.3. Today’s over/under line is 137.5. So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than 137.5. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 145 points.

In their latest game, Loyola Chicago offense put up 65 points against Fordham. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 47.9% and made 4 threes. On the offensive front, the Ramblers have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, ranking 133rd nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 167th in terms of percentage and 127th in three-pointers made.

Coming into today’s game, the Loyola Chicago defense is giving up an average of 67.3 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Fordham, the Rams finished with a field goal percentage of 36% and a total of 61 points vs. Loyola Chicago.

Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored VCU?

VCU comes into this game as the favorite, as they have been in 13 of their 18 games this season. Overall, they have a record of 9-4 when favored. At home, the Rams are 9-6 this season, and they have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games at home.

So far this season, VCU has a record of 11-7, and they have won three games in a row. In their last game, they defeated Saint Louis by a score of 85-61.

VCU’s ATS record this season is 10-8, and they are 7-6 vs. the spread when favored. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Rams are 5-5 vs. the spread.

On the season, the over/under record for VCU games is 9-9, and today’s line of 137.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (140.8). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 128 points compared to their season average of 141.1 points per game.

VCU’s offense had a good outing, putting up 85 points against Saint Louis. They achieved a 50% field goal percentage and went 20/25 from the free-throw line. Joe Bamisile was the leading scorer for the Rams, putting up 29 points. In addition, Max Shulga contributed 15 points.

This season, the VCU defense has been impressive, holding the 72nd position in the country while permitting an average of 67.3 points per contest. VCU’s defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Saint Louis offense to knock down 50% of their shots on their way to putting up 61 points.