Davidson (15-14) vs Loyola-Chicago (20-8)
Game Info: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Belk Arena)
Betting Odds: Davidson -1.5 - Over/Under: 135.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The Davidson Wildcats will host the Loyola Chicago Ramblers for an Atlantic 10 matchup this Wednesday in Atlantic 10 play from the Belk Arena on ESPN+. Davidson comes in as narrow home favorites, with the total hovering 135.5. Stay tuned for our Loyola vs Davidson Prediction.
Loyola Chicago Ramblers Preview
Loyola improved to 21-8 after defeating Dayton at home by five, 77-82. The Ramblers used a strong second period to down the Flyers, and they’ll look to bring the brooms out on the Wildcats this Wednesday. Loyola is currently second in the Atlantic 10 with a 13-3 record in league play. The Ramblers are 8-2 over their last ten games, and they’ve gone 6-4 on the road this season.
Loyola’s Impact Players
- Columbus native Philip Alston posted a 21-point double-double in the road win over URI, and he leads Loyola in scoring (12.8), while grabbing 4.4 rpg.
- Junior guard Des Watson has missed double figures in the straight games, but he still leads the Ramblers in rebounding (4.8).
- Veteran guard Braden Norris has dished out seven assists in four consecutive games, and he’s averaging 8.7 ppg and a team-high 4.9 apg.
Davidson Wildcats Preview
Davidson fell to 15-14 after losing to UMass at home by two, 69-67. The Wildcats had their rally ended by the Minutemen, and they’ll try to respond here against the Ramblers. Davidson is currently 12th in the Atlantic 10 with a 5-11 record in league play. they’re 4-5 over their last ten games, and they’ve gone 9-6 at home this season.
Davidson’s Impact Players
- Veteran guard Grant Huffman has struggled over the last five games, but he still paces Davidson in scoring (13.1) and assists (5.1), while grabbing 5.0 rpg.
- Sophomore guard Reed Bailey posted a 23-point double-double in the Richmond defeat, and he leads the Wildcats in rebounding (5.9), while averaging 12.5 ppg.
- Senior guard Connor Kochera poured in a season-high 29 points against St. Bonaventure, and he’s up to 12.2 ppg.
Loyola vs Davidson Team Stats
- Loyola is scoring 73.8 points per game, on 46.1% shooting, while allowing 66.6 ppg.
- The Ramblers are averaging 65.0 possessions per game (151st), while shooting 35.7% from deep, and 69.3% from the stripe.
- Davidson is scoring 71.0 points per game, on 43.4% shooting, and allowing 67.4 ppg.
- The Wildcats are averaging 65.0 possessions per game (359th), while shooting 32.1% from deep, and 73.0% from the stripe
Loyola vs Davidson Game Facts
- Drake leads the current series, 92-68, after winning three of the last five meetings.
- LOY is 16-12 against the spread, with a 11-15-2 over/under record
- DAV is 14-13 against the spread, with a 10-16-1 O/U record
Loyola vs Davidson Prediction
It took one season, but Loyola has left their mark in the Atlantic 10 this season, and I believe that trend will continue here in Carolina. Davidson has taken a step back this campaign, and although it will be their home finale, a hot Ramblers team is worth rolling the dice on as road underdogs here. Loyola has won 11 of their previous 13 games, and I like backing them versus a struggling Davidson team.
Corey’s Pick Loyola
AUTHOR: Corey Ghee
