Saint Joseph’s Hawks at Loyola Chicago Ramblers Betting Prediction 11/16/19

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The Saint Joseph’s Hawks (2-1) will travel to the Joseph J. Gentile Center to take on the Loyola Chicago Ramblers (1-2). The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 16, 2019.

Saint Joseph’s Hawks at Loyola Chicago Ramblers ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Ramblers lost to the Coppin State Eagles, 76-72, while the Hawks were victorious over the UConn Huskies, 96-87.

Saint Joseph’s dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.6 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.550. UConn was 14.9 and 0.460, respectively, for those same stats. Loyola Chicago, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.407 vs. 0.379). Cameron Krutwig had a good game for Loyola Chicago, contributing 18 points, 12 rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, Saint Joseph’s received a boost from Ryan Daly, who put up 30 points and eight rebounds.

The Hawks won the lone game between these two teams last year, 45-42. Saint Joseph’s won the rebounding battle. The Hawks had more offensive rebounds (seven vs. one) and total rebounds (37 vs. 31).

From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Loyola Chicago figures to have a significant edge. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Ramblers offense ranks 21st in that metric at 0.552, while the Saint Joseph’s defense ranks 228th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.511). Moreover, the Hawks, who rank 337th in offensive rebounding percentage (22.7 percent), might have a tough time getting put-back points against the Ramblers, who rank second in defensive rebounding percentage (78.6 percent).

Saint Joseph’s at Loyola Chicago ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Saint Joseph’s, ATS Winner – Saint Joseph’s, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Saint Joseph’s ranks 29th in three pointers attempted per game (26.9) while Loyola Chicago ranks 316th (16.6).
  • The Hawks rank 136th in blocks per game (3.4) while the Ramblers rank 244th (2.3).
  • Saint Joseph’s ranks 35th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Loyola Chicago ranks 94th (5.8).
  • The Ramblers rank fourth in rebounds allowed per game (29.3) while the Hawks rank 280th (38.1).
  • Loyola Chicago ranks 59th in assists allowed per game (11.6) while Saint Joseph’s ranks 262nd (15.0).