Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Prediction 12/18/19

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The Loyola Chicago Ramblers (7-4) will go head-to-head against the Vanderbilt Commodores (6-3) at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.

Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. Vanderbilt Commodores ATS Odds

In their last game, the Commodores fell to the Liberty Flames, 61-56, while the Ramblers had no trouble getting past the Norfolk State Spartans, 64-45.

Loyola Chicago played a nearly flawless game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.280 (above their season average of 0.275) and a turnover percentage of 18.9 (better than their season average of 19.7). For those same stats, Norfolk State recorded marks of 0.111 and 32.9, respectively. Vanderbilt, on the other hand, forced Liberty into a turnover percentage of 18.2 (above their season average of 14.3). Vanderbilt’s Aaron Nesmith led the way, recording 19 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Loyola Chicago received a boost from Cameron Krutwig, who finished with 14 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.

Vanderbilt should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. Since the 2018-19 season, the Commodores rank 30th in effective field goal percentage (0.502), while Loyola Chicago ranks 229th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.506). Also, the Ramblers rank 41st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.230), while the Commodores rank 299th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.244).

Loyola Chicago vs. Vanderbilt ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Loyola Chicago, ATS Winner – Loyola Chicago, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Vanderbilt ranks 47th in three pointers attempted per game (23.8) while Loyola Chicago ranks 275th (16.3).
  • The Commodores average 5.5 steals per game, which ranks 53rd in the country. The Ramblers rank 151st in steals allowed per game (6.1).
  • Vanderbilt ranks 40th in assists allowed per game (11.7) while Loyola Chicago ranks 66th (11.6).
  • The Commodores rank 24th in blocks per game (4.2) while the Ramblers rank 162nd (2.3).
  • Vanderbilt ranks 134th in rebounds per game (35.6) while Loyola Chicago ranks 251st (30.0).