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Loyola-Chicago at Davidson odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Loyola-Chicago at Davidson odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers (21-8, 13-3 A-10) and Davidson Wildcats (15-14, 5-11) battle in a Wednesday night Atlantic 10 Conference showdown in North Carolina. Tip-off from John M. Belk Arena will be at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Loyola-Chicago vs. Davidson odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Loyola-Chicago upset then-No. 20 Dayton 77-72 Friday. The Ramblers, who were 1-point home underdogs, leveraged a 40.7% mark from beyond the arc in winning for the 8th time in their last 9 games.

Davidson lost 80-66 at Dayton Feb. 27 and then dropped another contest 69-67 vs. UMass in North Carolina Saturday. Favored-by-1 Davidson failed to cover against the Minutemen, losing its 3rd straight and for the 4th time in 5 games.

The Ramblers and Wildcats met Feb. 4 in Chicago, and Loyola covered as a 6-point favorite in a 76-63 triumph.

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Loyola-Chicago at Davidson odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 11 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Loyola-Chicago -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Davidson -114 (bet $114 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Loyola-Chicago +1.5 (-120) | Davidson -1.5 (-102)
Over/Under (O/U): 135.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Loyola-Chicago at Davidson picks and predictions

Prediction

Loyola-Chicago 70, Davidson 66

Moneyline

Loyola is on the better trendline and led the Feb. 4 meeting by 7 or more points the entire last 15 minutes. In comparison of a few recent comps for each side, the Ramblers have had more solid analytic measures, especially on offense.

Davidson is solid in defending the perimeter, but Loyola is more adept than the Wildcats in netting points in near proximity to the rim.

BACK THE RAMBLERS (-105).

Against the spread

The price on the point-and-a-half isn’t too attractive. Better relative value can be had on an outright play on Loyola. PASS.

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Over/Under

The Over has cashed in 5 of the Ramblers’ last 7 games and in 4 of the team’s last 5 on the road.

The 1st meeting tilted to the Over 138 by 1 slim point. Expect enough turnover-transition play and volume of 3-pointers to make the OVER 135.5 (-110) a sliver of a lean in this one.

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Dayton at Loyola-Chicago odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Dayton at Loyola-Chicago odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Dayton Flyers (22-5, 12-3 A-10) and Loyola-Chicago Ramblers (20-8, 12-3) are lined up for a Friday night Atlantic-10 tussle at Joseph J. Gentile Arena. The opening tip will be at 9 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Dayton vs. Loyola-Chicago odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Dayton, ranked No. 20 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, has lost its last 2 road conference games. But the Flyers are coming off a solid performance on home hardwood. On Tuesday, UD covered a 10 1/2-point spread in taking down Davidson 80-66. The Flyers made a dozen 3s in that game and have shot 42.6% from distance over their last 2 games.

Loyola-Chicago had a 7-game win streak straight up and against the spread (ATS) snapped with a disappointing Tuesday setback at St. Bonaventure. The 3-point underdog Ramblers shot 38.2% from the floor in a 79-64 loss to the Bonnies. That percentage gets filed as Loyola’s lowest single-game mark since Nov. 14.

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Dayton at Loyola-Chicago odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:48 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Dayton -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Loyola-Chicago +108 (bet $100 to win $108)
Against the spread: Dayton -1.5 (-118) | Loyola-Chicago +1.5 (-104)
Over/Under (O/U): 137.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Dayton at Loyola-Chicago picks and predictions

Prediction

Dayton 69, Loyola-Chicago 66

Moneyline

PASS. A Dayton lean has more relative value against the number at these prices.

Against the spread

The Loyola won-loss record does not stand up to analytic scrutiny. A high turnover rate and a shaky 69.3% mark from the foul line are factors that don’t bode well for the home team in this one.

UD has the defense at the rim and on the perimeter to keep the Ramblers at arms length. Flyer 3-point shooting of late has been strong, and Loyola’s recent win streak was likely embellished by a relatively weak February slate.

BACK DAYTON -1.5 (-118). Paying into a 22-cent play takes away from the leverage here: consider a partial-unit play.

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Over/Under

The Under has cashed in 10 of Dayton’s last 14 road games.

UD plays at a glacial pace, often beating the shot clock by a tick or two after probing the defense. The Ramblers play at an above-average speed but can defend well.

PASS on the current total, but look to bet the Under if the total reaches 138.5.

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A-10 Tournament: Loyola-Chicago vs. Saint Joseph’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Loyola-Chicago vs. Saint Joseph’s odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 15-seed Loyola-Chicago Ramblers (10-20) and No. 10 Saint Joseph’s Hawks (14-16) open Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament play Tuesday with a 1st-round game in Brooklyn. The contest at the Barclays Center will tip off at 2 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Loyola-Chicago vs. Saint Joseph’s odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Ramblers have struggled defensively in going 2-6 in their last 8 games, allowing 73.5 points per game over that stretch. Loyola, who went 4-14 in league play, are also 4-14 in road games this season.

The Hawks, who went 8-10 in the A-10, are 1-4 in their last 5 games. Saint Joseph’s launches a lot of 3s (26.3 attempts per game, tops in A-10), and the team has struggled from distance (31.3%) in the last 5.

The Hawks beat Loyola twice this season. They won 86-55 at home on Jan. 14 as 1.5-point favorites while the 142.5 Under hit. On Feb. 8 in Chicago, Saint Joseph’s won 83-71 as 3.5-point underdogs while the 140.5 Over hit.

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Loyola-Chicago vs. Saint Joseph’s odds

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Moneyline: Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): Loyola-Chicago +1.5 (-115) | Saint Joseph’s -1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 142.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Loyola-Chicago vs. Saint Joseph’s picks and predictions

Prediction

Loyola-Chicago 72, Saint Joseph’s 68

Moneyline

Not available.

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Against the spread

Loyola has shot the ball and defended better of late. Turnovers had been a major problem for the Ramblers for much of the season, but the team has cleaned things up in that area, too.

The Ramblers have played the tougher slate, and they are a solid play as the underdog in this game. Plus, the Hawks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 neutral-site games. TAKE LOYOLA-CHICAGO +1.5 (-115).

Over/Under

This game features the fast-pace Hawks vs. the slower Ramblers. Figure on a tally in the high-130s to perhaps 142. The Under is a lean but not an actionable one. PASS, unless the total reaches 144.5.

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Dayton at Loyola-Chicago odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Dayton at Loyola-Chicago odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Dayton Flyers (17-9, 9-4 A-10) battle the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers (9-16, 3-10) Friday. Tip from the Joseph J. Gentile Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Dayton at Loyola-Chicago odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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The Flyers beat the Ramblers 85-81 in overtime on Jan. 31, but failed to cover as a 14-point home favorite while the Over 130 hit.

Dayton has won 4 of its last 5 games. It is just 3-6 against the spread (ATS) in its last 9 games, yet 10-6 in its last 16 and is 12-14 ATS on the season. The Flyers are coming off a 70-56 home win over Saint Louis, covering as a 5-point favorite.

The Ramblers beat Massachusetts 64-62 Tuesday, covering as a 4.5-point road underdog. They are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 despite winning just 2 of those 5. Loyola-Chicago is 8-17 ATS on the season, an A-10-worst record.

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Dayton at Loyola-Chicago odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:36 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dayton -310 (bet $310 to win $100) | Loyola-Chicago +230 (bet $100 to win $230)
Against the spread (ATS): Dayton -7.5 (+100) | Loyola-Chicago +7.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 130.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Dayton at Loyola-Chicago picks and predictions

Prediction

Dayton 66, Loyola-Chicago 61

Moneyline

AVOID.

If you like Loyola-Chicago, taking them on the spread poses the better value, especially considering how it has covered in losses lately.

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Against the spread

LEAN LOYOLA-CHICAGO +7.5 (-120).

The Ramblers are 2-1 ATS in their last 3 home and are 5-2 ATS over their last 7. Dayton is just 2-4 ATS as a road favorite as well, so it hasn’t thrived in this situation. The Ramblers also played a tied game and covered the 1st game between these 2 teams.

Considering their recent success and the Flyers’ struggles in this situation, back LOYOLA-CHICAGO +7.5 (-120).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 130.5 (-105).

The Ramblers have gone Under in 5 of their last 8 games. The Flyers have gone Under in 3 straight, having either been held or holding their opponent to under 60 in each of those games.

Dayton is 5-8 O/U in conference games as well. Loyola-Chicago is just 1-3 O/U as a home underdog as well. Put it all together and back the UNDER 130.5 (-105).

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Loyola-Chicago at Dayton odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Loyola-Chicago at Dayton odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers (7-13, 1-7 A-10) and Dayton Flyers (14-8, 6-3) will tangle in an Atlantic-10 Conference battle Tuesday. Tip at UD Arena is at 9 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Loyola-Chicago vs. Dayton odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Things have not gone well for Loyola-Chicago in its 1st season in the A-10. The former Missouri Valley Conference member has won just once in 8 A-10 games — 67-55 against St. Bonaventure on Jan. 21 in a solid defensive effort. The Ramblers had been ransacked for 82.6 points per game in 7 straight losses from Dec. 22-Jan. 18.

Dayton had lost 4 straight against the spread (ATS) until routing Richmond as a -9 favorite Saturday. The Flyers drained 14 triples in an 86-60 victory that ran their home mark this season to 11-1. UD plays a slow-down, efficient style of ball, and it smothers outside shooters. The Flyers have held foes to a 24.2% 3-point accuracy mark at UD Arena.

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Loyola-Chicago at Dayton odds

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Moneyline: Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): Loyola-Chicago +15.5 (-110) | Dayton -15.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 129.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Loyola-Chicago at Dayton picks and predictions

Prediction

Dayton 72, Loyola-Chicago 60

Moneyline

Not available. but Dayton would be unplayable as an overwhelming favorite.

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Against the spread

UD has not played a lot of good offensive squads; peg its defense as being quite good but likely overrated by the betting public.

The Ramblers have been in several recent losses to a closer degree than what has shown up in final scores. The Flyers will likely have big edges in free-throw attempts and 2nd-chance points, but look for Loyola to do enough offensively to net a loss closer to the 8-to-12-point range.

BACK THE RAMBLERS +15.5 (-110).

Over/Under

A fair total in this slow-versus-slow tussle. PASS.

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March Madness: Loyola-Chicago vs. Ohio State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Loyola-Chicago vs. Ohio State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The 2022 NCAA Tournament resumes Friday with a South Region showdown between the No. 10 seed Loyola-Chicago Ramblers (25-7) and the seventh-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes (19-11). Tip-off at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh is scheduled for 12:15 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we look at the Loyola-Chicago vs. Ohio State odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Loyola-Chicago earned its “Big Dance” berth by winning the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament for the third time in the last five seasons, including a second straight.

The Rambles rank 24th in adjusted-net efficiency (according to KenPom) but played the 107th-toughest schedule, according to USA TODAY’s Jeff Sagarin..

Ohio State clinched an at-large bid despite having fewer than 20 wins for the first time since 2017. The Buckeyes haven’t advanced past the second round of the NCAA tourney in all four trips under fifth-year head coach Chris Holtmann.

The Buckeyes, who fell out the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports with their early exit in the Big Ten Tournament, are 32nd in KenPom’s adjusted-net efficiency and have played the 17th-hardest schedule, per Sagarin.

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Loyola-Chicago vs. Ohio State odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 8:47 p.m. ET.

Money line: Loyola-Chicago -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Ohio State -108 (bet $108 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Loyola-Chicago -1.5 (+100) | Ohio State +1.5 (-125)
Over/Under (O/U): 133.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Loyola-Chicago vs. Ohio State odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Loyola-Chicago 70, Ohio State 65

Money line

BET LOYOLA-CHICAGO (-112) for 1 unit.

Loyola-Chicago went on its miraculous run to the Final Four in 2018, Holtmann’s first season with Ohio State. The Ramblers returned 72.1% of their scoring from last season’s Sweet 16 team.

Since 2017, the Ramblers have been much more profitable in this spot. (I’m going to use ATS trends since those taken into account market expectations, a.k.a. the be-all and end-all).

Loyola-Chicago is 6-2 ATS in NCAA Tournament games with a plus-6.2 ATS margin. Ohio State is 1-3-1 ATS in the NCAA tourney with a minus-4.1 ATS margin.

Furthermore, the Ramblers are 23-11 ATS in neutral-site games since 2017 compared to the Buckeyes’ 14-11-1 ATS mark. Plus, Loyola-Chicago is 20-17-2 ATS with four or more days off; Ohio State is 16-25-1 ATS.

Loyola-Chicago should get quality looks since Ohio State doesn’t pressure ball handlers and has the fourth-worst defensive-turnover rate in the tournament, ranked 337th nationally.

If Ohio State doesn’t turn up the ball pressure, Loyola-Chicago is going to bury jumpers since as it’s eighth in effective field-goal shooting.

BET LOYOLA-CHICAGO (-112) all the way up to -125.

Against the spread

PASS since Loyola-Chicago’s ML is only 12 cents on the dollar more expensive than its spread. If Loyola-Chicago’s ML gets to -140 or pricier, then I’d be willing to lay up to 3 points with the Ramblers.

Over/Under

PASS with a “lean” to the Over 133.5 (-108).

Both teams can light it up from behind the arc and they have a combined 35-26 O/U record.

However, there might not be enough possessions for the Over to cash since Loyola-Chicago is 309th in pace and Ohio State is 329th.

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March Madness: Oregon State vs. Loyola Chicago odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Oregon State vs. Loyola Chicago odds and lines, with March Madness Sweet 16 picks and predictions.

The No. 12 seed Oregon State Beavers (19-12) take on the No. 8 seed Loyola Chicago Ramblers (26-4) Saturday in a Midwest Region Sweet 16 contest at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:40 p.m. ET on CBS. Below, we analyze the Oregon State-Loyola Chicago odds and lines, with March Madness NCAA Tournament picks and predictions.

The Beavers have been underdogs in all five of their postseason games to date, and they have won all five games outright. The Pac-12 Tournament champions sure picked the right time to get hot. They have scored 70 or more points in each of the five outings since losing 80-67 to Oregon in the regular-season finale March 7.

Overall they’re 12-1 ATS across their past 13 games, and they’re also 15-3 ATS across their past 18 as underdogs, too.

The Ramblers have certainly made 101-year-old Sister Jean proud, rattling off victories against Georgia Tech and Illinois to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16. Of course, the Sister had her Ramblers heading into this round and beyond on her bracket.

Loyola scored 71 points in each of its NCAA Tournament games so far while allowing 60 to Georgia Tech in the first round, and 58 against No. 1-seeded Illinois last time out. C Cameron Krutwig has been a man among boys to date, going for 15.0 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 3.2 APG, 1.6 SPG and 1.2 BPG in five postseason outings.

Oregon State vs. Loyola Chicago: Odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Oregon State +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Loyola Chicago -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Oregon State +6.5 (-110) | Loyola Chicago -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 125.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Oregon State vs. Loyola Chicago: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Loyola Chicago 63, Oregon State 57

Money line (ML)

Loyola Chicago (-300) will cost you three times your potential return, and that’s not a good long-term betting strategy. It’s not a good short-term strategy in the NCAA Tournament, either, as we have witnessed numerous upsets thus far.

This year’s Sweet 16 features the lowest average seed of any year since the tourney expanded to 64 teams back in 1985.

PASS.

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Against the spread (ATS)

OREGON STATE +6.5 (-110) is worth playing lightly, although it might require a backdoor cover in the final ticks.

The Beavers have been red-hot against the number, but Loyola Chicago is no slouch, either, going 5-0 ATS across five postseason games.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 125.5 (-110) is the way to go, although it is likely to be rather tight. The Under is 6-3 in the past nine games for the Ramblers, which should come as no surprise since they have the nation’s best scoring defense at just 55.7 PPG allowed.

The Ramblers are more like the Amblers on the offensive end, going low and slow. They’re a good shooting team, but they average just 71.6 PPG to check-in 174th in the country.

Oregon State has been on an Over run lately, going 7-1 across its past eight games, but the Beavers haven’t played a lockdown defense like Loyola’s.

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Oregon State vs. Loyola Chicago odds: Loyola expected to roll in Sweet 16

Previewing Saturday’s Oregon State vs. Loyola Chicago odds and lines during their March Madness Sweet 16 matchup.

The 12th-seed Oregon State Beavers (19-12) will meet the 8th-seed Loyola Chicago Ramblers (26-4) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis Saturday at 2:40 p.m. ET on CBS in the Midwest Region.

Today we’re taking an early look at the March Madness Sweet 16 matchup Oregon State-Loyola Chicago odds and lines. Don’t forget to check out all of the remaining teams’ March Madness odds, and check back later in the week for our full Sweet 16 breakdowns, picks and predictions.

Oregon State has been impressive so far in the postseason. The Beavers carried over the momentum from their surprising Big 12 Tournament victory, dispatching Tennessee 70-56 in the first round and Oklahoma State by an 80-70 count in the second round. The Beavers have covered five in a row, and they’re an insane 12-1 ATS across the past 13 games overall. The Over is also 7-1 across their past eight outings.

The Ramblers have rumbled into the Sweet Sixteen, topping ACC Champion Georgia Tech by a 71-60 score as five-point favorites in the first round. While some might argue they caught a break with ACC Player of the Year Moses Wright being held out due to COVID, there was nothing to say about their impressive second-round win. They bounced No. 1 seed Illinois from the tournament, much to the delight of 101-year-old super fan Sister Jean Schmidt. Cameron Krutwig dominated against the Illini with 19 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and four steals.

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Oregon State vs. Loyola Chicago: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 7:45 a.m. ET.

Money line: Oregon State +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Loyola Chicago -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Oregon State +6.5 (-110) | Loyola Chicago -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 125 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Oregon State at Loyola Chicago NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Odds, Picks and Prediction

A Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament matchup between the No. 8 Loyola Chicago Ramblers (24-4) and No. 12 Oregon State Beavers (17-12) will determine one of the squads heading to the Midwest Region bracket final

A Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament matchup between the No. 8 Loyola Chicago Ramblers (24-4) and No. 12 Oregon State Beavers (17-12) will determine one of the squads heading to the Midwest Region bracket final when it tips off on Saturday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, starting at 2:40 PM ET. Oddsmakers think Loyola Chicago will emerge victorious in this one, naming the Ramblers as 6.5-point favorites.

On Sunday, the Ramblers faced Illinois and emerged victorious, 71-58. The Ramblers covered the spread as 7-point underdogs and the teams combined to go under the 133 point total.

Ethan Thompson led the way for the Beavers with a team-high 26 points last time out as they picked up a 80-70 win over Oklahoma State and covered the 6-point spread as underdogs. The teams combined to hit the over on the 140.5 point total set for the matchup.

Oregon State at Loyola Chicago: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list.
Lines last updated at 1:25 AM ET on March 27, 2021.

Money line: Oregon State +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Loyola Chicago -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Oregon State +7 (-110) | Loyola Chicago -7 (-110)
Over/Under: 124.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Loyola Chicago: Three things to know

The Ramblers points and rebounds leader is Cameron Krutwig. He puts up 15.0 points per game and grabs 6.9 rebounds. Braden Norris is the top three-point shooter for the team, hitting 1.8 per game.
The Ramblers record just 3.5 more points per game (71.5) than the Beavers give up (68).
Loyola Chicago is 15-0 against the spread and 19-2 overall when scoring more than 68 points.

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Oregon State: Three things to know

The Beavers points and assists leader is Thompson. He averages 15.6 points per game and contributes 3.8 assists. Jarod Lucas averages 2.4 made threes per game to lead the team.
The Beavers’ 70.9 points per game are 15.1 more points than the 55.8 the Ramblers give up to opponents.
When it scores more than 55.8 points, Oregon State is 19-0-1 against the spread and 19-9 overall.

Oregon State at Loyola Chicago: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Loyola Chicago 69, Oregon State 64

Money line

The model and BetMGM both have the Loyola Chicago Ramblers as the favorite in this matchup.

Against the spread (ATS)

The model and MGM both have the Ramblers taking home the win, but the model has them winning by slightly less (5.0 points). Lean towards taking the Beavers.

Over/Under (O/U)

The model projects a total 8.5 points higher than the one set by MGM for this game.

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Loyola Chicago at Illinois Odds, Picks and Prediction

Previewing Sunday’s No. 8 seed Loyola Chicago vs. No. 1 seed Illinois March Madness matchup, with odds and betting picks

The No. 17 Loyola Chicago Ramblers (24-4) will look to build on a seven-game winning streak when they visit the No. 2 Illinois Fighting Illini (23-6) this Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 12:10 PM ET as 6.5-point underdogs. The Fighting Illini have won eight games in a row. The point total is 133.5 for the matchup. Below, we analyze the Loyola Chicago-Illinois match up with college basketball betting odds and lines, picks and predictions.

On Friday, the Fighting Illini faced Drexel and emerged victorious, 78-49. The Fighting Illini were favored by 22.5 points and covered the spread while the teams combined to go under the 143 point total.

Lucas Williamson led the way for the Ramblers with a team-high 21 points last time out as they picked up a 71-60 win over Georgia Tech and covered the 6-point spread as favorites. The teams combined to hit the over on the 124.5 point total set for the matchup.

Loyola Chicago at Illinois: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list.
Lines last updated at 3:55 AM ET on March 20, 2021.

Money line: Loyola Chicago +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Illinois -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Loyola Chicago +6.5 (-110) | Illinois -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 133.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Illinois: Three things to know

Ayo Dosunmu leads the Fighting Illini in scoring (20.6 points per game) and assisting (5.4 assists per game). Trent Frazier is the top three-point shooter for the team, hitting 1.8 per game.
The 81.3 points per game the Fighting Illini put up are 25.6 more points than the Ramblers allow (55.7).
When Illinois scores more than 55.7 points, it is 24-6 overall and 19-0-1 against the spread.

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Loyola Chicago: Three things to know

Cameron Krutwig leads the Ramblers in points and rebounds. He puts up 14.9 points per game while also adding 6.7 rebounds.
The Ramblers put up an average of 71.5 points per game, just 2.9 more points than the 68.6 the Fighting Illini give up.
Loyola Chicago has put together a 14-0 ATS record and a 17-2 overall record in games where it scores more than 68.6 points.

Loyola Chicago at Illinois: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Illinois 74, Loyola Chicago 64

Money line

BetMGM and the model both have the Illinois Fighting Illini as the favorite in this game.

Against the spread (ATS)

The MGM line for this game has the Fighting Illini favored by 6.5, while the model predicts they’ll win by slightly more (9.3 points).

Over/Under (O/U)

The MGM point total for this game is just 4.7 points lower than the model projection.

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