Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. Michigan Wolverines Betting Prediction

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The No. 11 Loyola Chicago Ramblers (32-5) battle against the No. 3 Michigan Wolverines (32-7) in the Final Four at Alamodome. The Ramblers opened as a 5-point underdog. The games Over/Under (O/U) opened at 129 points and action begins at 6:09 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 31, 2018.

Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. Michigan Wolverines Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Wolverines defeated the No. 9 Florida State Seminoles 58-54, while the Ramblers beat the No. 9 Kansas State Wildcats 78-62.

The Ramblers made 15 of their 18 free throws (83.3 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.670 (above their season average of 0.579). The Wolverines, meanwhile, forced 15 turnovers and held the Seminoles to an effective field goal percentage of 0.353 (below their season average of 0.536). Charles Matthews led the way for Michigan, finishing with 17 points and eight rebounds. Ben Richardson played a key role for Loyola Chicago with 23 points and six rebounds.

This matchup pits one of the nations top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Michigan ranks 34th in offensive efficiency and Loyola Chicago ranks 11th in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Ramblers rank 332nd in offensive rebounding percentage (22.6 percent), while the Wolverines rank 42nd in defensive rebounding percentage (74.9 percent).

Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. Michigan Wolverines Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Michigan, ATS Winner – Michigan, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Michigan ranks 65th in three pointers attempted per game (24.6) while Loyola Chicago ranks 263rd (18.6).
  • The Ramblers rank eighth in rebounds allowed per game (30.3) while the Wolverines rank 72nd (32.9).
  • Loyola Chicago ranks 36th in assists per game (15.9) while Michigan ranks 97th (14.6).
  • The Wolverines rank fourth in steals allowed per game (4.2) while the Ramblers rank 180th (6.5).
  • Michigan ranks 157th in blocks per game (3.2) while Loyola Chicago ranks 228th (2.4).

Betting Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Wolverines have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (2.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.4 points per game (2.7 below their season average).
  • The Ramblers average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, down from 9.6 for the season.