The sixth-ranked Nevada Wolf Pack (6-0) and their outstanding offense head to Loyola Chicago to play the Ramblers (4-2) and their stifling defense. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, and can be seen on ESPNews.
Nevada Wolf Pack at Loyola Chicago Ramblers ATS Odds
In their last game, the Ramblers fell to the Boston College Eagles, 78-66, while the Wolf Pack had no trouble getting past the Massachusetts Minutemen, 110-87.
Nevada dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an absurdly low turnover percentage of 8.4 (better than their season average of 11.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.700 (above their season average of 0.543). For those same stats, Massachusetts had marks of 11.0 and 0.540, respectively. Loyola Chicago, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 100.0 (above their season average of 20.3). Clayton Custer had a solid performance for Loyola Chicago, finishing with 17 points. Meanwhile, Caleb Martin played a pivotal role for Nevada with 29 points.
The Ramblers won the only game between these two teams last year, 69-68. Loyola Chicago’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Nevada. The Ramblers had a rate of 0.606 while the Wolf Pack posted a mark of 0.474.
This battle pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Nevada ranks seventh in offensive efficiency and Loyola Chicago is 10th in defensive efficiency dating back to last season.
Nevada vs. Loyola Chicago ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Loyola Chicago, ATS Winner – Loyola Chicago, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Nevada ranks 63rd in three pointers attempted per game (24.7) while Loyola Chicago ranks 290th (18.6).
- The Wolf Pack rank 67th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Ramblers rank 237th (2.5).
- Loyola Chicago ranks 45th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while Nevada ranks 132nd (13.0).
- The Wolf Pack rank sixth in steals allowed per game (4.4) while the Ramblers rank 219th (6.7).
- Loyola Chicago ranks 14th in rebounds allowed per game (30.8) while Nevada ranks 224th (36.2).
