Loyola-Maryland vs VCU Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/16/24

The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds and VCU Rams meet on Saturday in college basketball action at the Siegel Center. Here’s a Loyola-Maryland vs VCU Prediction. This article will include a Loyola-Maryland vs VCU Pick.

Loyola (MD) Greyhounds Betting Preview

The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds lost to Columbia, beat NJIT, and they play Boston College and VMI next. The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds are averaging 76.3 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 58 points on 40.2 percent shooting. Milos IIic is averaging 12.3 points and 8.3 rebounds, while Jordan Stiemke is averaging 12.3 points and 0.3 assists. Braden Speed is the third double-digit scorer and David Brown III is dishing 2.3 assists. The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds are shooting 28.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.1 percent from the free throw line. The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds are allowing 20 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39 rebounds per game.

VCU Rams Betting Preview

The VCU Rams beat Boston College and Merrimack, and they play Seton Hall and Georgia Southern next. The VCU Rams are averaging 76 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 54 points on 35 percent shooting. Joe Bamisile is averaging 18.7 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Phillip Russell is averaging 18 points and 2 assists. Max Shulga is the third double-digit scorer and Jack Clark is grabbing 7.7 rebounds. The VCU Rams are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 69.9 percent from the free throw line. The VCU Rams are allowing 16.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.7 rebounds per game.

Why the VCU Rams will win

• Loyola (MD) has lost 17 of its last 18 games when playing with a rest advantage.
• VCU has won 10 of its last 11 home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Loyola (MD) has lost the first half in nine of its last 12 road games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.

Matchup/League Facts

• VCU ranks T1st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (2.3).
• VCU ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (16.3%).
• Loyola (MD) ranks T19th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (28.7).
• Loyola (MD) ranks T22nd among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (57.7).

Loyola-Maryland vs VCU Prediction

The VCU Rams obviously have the ability to make the Greyhounds uncomfortable with their defensive pressure and could cruise to a blowout victory. However, the Loyola (MD) Greyhounds have shown the ability to defend in their own right and that could make for a low-scoring, physical game. This is a lot of points. Also, this is a look-ahead spot for VCU with Seton Hall on deck. I’ll take a shot with the points and the Greyhounds.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Loyola-Maryland +22.5