The Loyola Chicago Ramblers (8-4) welcome the Davidson Wildcats (5-5) to Joseph J. Gentile Center. The Ramblers are a 2.5-point favorite and look to continue their five-game winning streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 131.5 points and action starts at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 22, 2019.
Davidson Wildcats at Loyola Chicago Ramblers Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Ramblers beat the Vanderbilt Commodores 78-70, while the Wildcats won big over the Coppin State Eagles 88-52.
Davidson dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenally low turnover percentage of 6.7 (better than their season average of 16.0) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.623 (above their season average of 0.530). For those same stats, Coppin State put up marks of 13.9 and 0.380, respectively. Loyola Chicago, on the other hand, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.340 (above their season average of 0.275) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.610 (above their season average of 0.571). For those same stats, Vanderbilt recorded marks of 0.245 and 0.538, respectively. Cameron Krutwig played a massive role in the victory for Loyola Chicago with 22 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to notch his zeroth triple-double this season. Meanwhile, Hyunjung Lee played well for Davidson, contributing 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Of the Wildcats’ 10 games, eight have gone under the projected point total. Davidson holds records of 5-5 straight up (SU) and 4-6 against the spread (ATS).
Unlike Davidson, Ramblers games have a tendency to go over the O/U total (63.6 percent). Moreover, Loyola Chicago is 8-4 SU and 6-5 ATS.
It could be a tough game for Loyola Chicago on the offensive glass. The Ramblers rank 336th in offensive rebounding percentage (20.0 percent), while Davidson ranks 55th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.7 percent). Additionally, the Wildcats commit the 30th-fewest errors in the country (turnover percentage of 16.5 percent), while the disruptive defense of the Ramblers causes the 33rd-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 24.0 percent).
Davidson Wildcats vs. Loyola Chicago Ramblers Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Loyola Chicago, ATS Winner – Loyola Chicago, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Davidson ranks 63rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while Loyola Chicago ranks 264th (15.0).
- The Wildcats rank 28th in assists allowed per game (10.0) while the Ramblers rank 63rd (11.3).
- Loyola Chicago allows the 22nd-fewest blocks per game (2.3) while Davidson ranks 26th (2.3).
- The Wildcats rank seventh in steals allowed per game (4.3) while the Ramblers rank 138th (7.2).
- Loyola Chicago ranks 20th in rebounds allowed per game (30.3) while Davidson ranks 63rd (32.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Ramblers have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 58.6 points per game (4.8 below their season average).
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.2, up from 5.4 for the season.
