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Canisius vs Loyola-Chicago Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/18/24
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Loyola-Chicago (8-1) vs Canisius (0-11)
December 18, 2024 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Loyola-Chicago -24.5 / Canisius +24.5 — Over/Under:
The Canisius Golden Griffins and Loyola-Chicago Ramblers meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Gentile Arena. Here’s a Canisius vs Loyola-Chicago Prediction. This article will include a Canisius vs Loyola-Chicago Pick.
Canisius Golden Griffins Betting Preview
The Canisius Golden Griffins lost to Maine and Siena, and they play Bradley, Sacred Heart, and Rider next. The Canisius Golden Griffins are averaging 62 points on 40.5 percent shooting and allowing 80.3 points on 49.5 percent shooting. Paul McMillan IV is averaging 19.3 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Tana Kopa is averaging 12.3 points and 3 rebounds. Dylan Godfrey is grabbing 2.5 rebounds and Jasman Sangha is dishing 0.8 assists. The Canisius Golden Griffins are shooting 32.3 percent from beyond the arc and 81.5 percent from the free throw line. The Canisius Golden Griffins are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 24.3 rebounds per game.
Loyola-Chicago Ramblers Betting Preview
The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers beat South Florida, lost to San Francisco, and they play Oakland, VCU, and La Salle next. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are averaging 80.7 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 65 points on 39.8 percent shooting. Des Watson is averaging 12.3 points and 2.7 assists, while Jayden Dawson is averaging 12 points and 2 rebounds. Sheldon Edwards Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Justin Moore is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 64.4 percent from the free throw line. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are allowing 29.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Loyola Ramblers will win
- Loyola (IL) has won each of its last 13 games at Joseph J. Gentile Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Canisius has lost each of its last 12 games.
- Canisius has lost the first half in each of its last four night games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Canisius’ last six night games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 145+ points.
- Three of Loyola (IL)’s last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Joseph J. Gentile Arena have produced a total of 148+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Loyola (IL) ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.63).
- Loyola (IL) ranks T26th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (22.0).
- Canisius ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (11.8).
- Canisius ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.73).
Canisius vs Loyola-Chicago Prediction
The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers aren’t as talented as they’ve been in years past, so I’m not excited to lay this many points. However, the Canisius Golden Griffins are not only winless on the season, but they’re just 4-7 ATS despite being big underdogs nightly. Canisius can’t score and doesn’t do much to get stops. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers should have their way in this spot at home, and their defense is sure to be a handful for the Golden Griffins. I’ll lay the points with Loyola-Chicago if forced to pick.Â