Charleston vs Loyola Chicago Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/23/24

In this article, we will formulate a Charleston vs Loyola Chicago prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, December 23rd at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Charleston Cougars Betting Preview

The Charleston Cougars are 8-3 this year after they lost to Oregon State by a score of 74-65 in their last game. Charleston trailed 35-26 at halftime, but they did score 39 points in the second half in the loss. The Cougars shot 36.2% from the field, 25% on three-pointers, and 68% on free throws in the game. Lazar Djokovic led Charleston with 13 points and eight rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Cougars won four games in a row against Wofford, St. Joe’s, a non-D-1 team, and Northern Kentucky. Charleston has scored 79.9 points per game and they have allowed 76.4 points per game, while also averaging 36.7 rebounds and 16.8 assists per game this season. Ante Brzovic is averaging 19.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game, while Charleston is shooting 46.9% from the field, 78.5% on free throws, and 36.1% on three-pointers this year. 

Loyola Chicago Ramblers Betting Preview

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers are 9-2 this season after they lost to Oakland by a score of 72-71 in their last game. Loyola Chicago trailed 33-27 at halftime, but they scored 44 points in the second half, before losing on a buzzer-beater. The Ramblers shot 49.1% from the field, 31.8% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Miles Rubin led Loyola with 21 points and nine rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Ramblers defeated Canisius by a score of 72-60 but did lose to San Francisco by a score of 76-66 before that. Loyola has scored 79.7 points per game and they have allowed 64.5 points per game, while also averaging 38.3 rebounds and 18.8 assists per game this season. Des Watson is averaging 12.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, while Loyola is shooting 47.2% from the field, 64.3% on free throws, and 36% on three-pointers this year. 

Charleston vs Loyola Chicago Prediction 

Loyola comes into this matchup trying to bounce back after a very rough loss on Sunday, where they lost on a buzzer against Oakland. The Ramblers have been fantastic on defense this season, as they are allowing about 65 points per game. Charleston lost to Oregon State by nine points on Sunday, but they did win the four games before that. The Cougars have very similar offensive stats as Loyola Chicago, but their defense has really struggled. I think Loyola’s defense will be the difference in this game and I like them here.