Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Creighton Bluejays ATS Prediction 03/19/19

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The Loyola Chicago Ramblers (20-13) clash against the Creighton Bluejays (18-14) in the NIT at CHI Health Center Omaha. The Ramblers opened as a 10-point underdog. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 134 points and it will air on ESPNU at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. Creighton Bluejays ATS Odds

Both teams lost a tough one in their last game. The Bluejays fell to the Xavier Musketeers, 63-61, while the Ramblers were defeated by the Bradley Braves, 53-51.

Loyola Chicago had a turnover percentage of 12.2 (better than their season average of 17.5) while Creighton held Xavier to an effective field goal percentage of 0.467 (below their season average of 0.535). Ty-Shon Alexander had a good game for Creighton with 21 points. Loyola Chicago rallied around Clayton Custer, who put up 10 points and six rebounds.

Oddsmakers tend to set the total high when the Ramblers are playing, as 56.3 percent of their contests have finished under the O/U total. Loyola Chicago comes into the game with records of 20-13 straight up (SU) and 15-17 against the spread (ATS).

Much like Loyola Chicago, Bluejays games also have a tendency to finish under the O/U total (58.1 percent). Additionally, Creighton is 18-14 SU and 16-15 ATS.

This showdown pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Creighton currently ranks 52nd in offensive efficiency and Loyola Chicago is 28th in defensive efficiency.

Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. Creighton Bluejays Free Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Creighton, ATS Winner – Creighton, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Creighton ranks 22nd in three pointers attempted per game (27.6) while Loyola Chicago ranks 312th (16.6).
  • The Ramblers average 6.4 steals per game, which ranks 112th in the NCAA. The Bluejays rank 127th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
  • The Ramblers rank third in rebounds allowed per game (29.1) while the Bluejays rank 122nd (34.3).
  • Creighton ranks 22nd in assists per game (16.0) while Loyola Chicago ranks 131st (13.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Ramblers have scored an average of 61.6 points per game (4.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 58.6 points per game (1.9 below their season average).
  • The Bluejays’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, up from 4.9 for the season.