Rhode Island Rams vs Loyola Chicago Ramblers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25
Betting on today’s Rams and Ramblers game? Catch the action at Joseph J. Gentile Arena in Chicago, IL, as the Ramblers hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on CBSS. This Atlantic 10 conference matchup has an over/under of 145 points, and Loyola Chicago is favored to win by -4 at home vs. Rhode Island.
RHODE ISLAND RAMS VS LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Loyola Chicago Ramblers -4
This game will be played at Joseph J. Gentile Arena at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.
WHY BET THE LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Ramblers.
- Not only will Loyola Chicago pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Rhode Island?
Rhode Island Rams Recent Game/Games
Rhode Island improved to 12-3 on the season with a 67-64 road win over Richmond on Saturday. The Rams entered the game as 2-point favorites and covered the spread, but the total points of 131 fell short of the 141.5 O/U line.
Rhode Island trailed 25-18 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Richmond 37-30 to secure the win.
Rhode Island’s offense managed 67 points in their last game, shooting 41.4% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 of 27 attempts for a 22.2% rate, while connecting on 58.1% of their two-point shots.
At the free-throw line, the Rams shot 59.1%, and they recorded 12 offensive rebounds and 6 assists. Dusan Neskovic led the way with 28 points, and Sebastian Thomas added 23, despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts.
Rhode Island’s defense held their opponent to just 64 points, with a strong performance from beyond the arc, limiting them to 6/27 shooting for 22% from three-point range. Overall, they allowed 21 field goals on 57 attempts, a 36% shooting percentage.
Inside the arc, the Rams gave up 15 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, a 50% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted all their attempts.
Will the Ramblers Find a Way to Win at Home?
Loyola Chicago dropped to 9-6 on the season after a tough 93-57 road loss to Saint Joseph’s on Saturday. The Ramblers entered the game as +5.5 underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the over/under line of 142.5.
Loyola Chicago fell behind 53-29 by halftime and couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring just 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40.
Loyola Chicago struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points while shooting 34.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.3%, and they hit only 32.6% of their two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they connected on 8 of 21 threes, shooting 38.1%, but managed just 3 of 10 free throws.
The Ramblers grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Xzayvier Brown led the way with 20 points, shooting 50% overall and from three-point range. Derek Simpson added 19 points, hitting 4 of 5 threes and shooting 77.8% from the field.
Despite Loyola Chicago putting up 93 points, their defense struggled, allowing their opponent to shoot 54% from the field. They gave up 18 threes on 33 attempts, with their opponent shooting 54% from beyond the arc.
From the free-throw line, Loyola Chicago’s opponent went 7/11, hitting 63%. The Ramblers gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.