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Loyola Chicago vs Chattanooga Prediction 4/1/25 College Basketball Picks
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Chattanooga (27-9) vs Loyola Chicago (25-11)
April 1, 2025 at 09:30 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Chattanooga +2.5 — Over/Under: 148.5
The Chattanooga Mocs and Loyola-Chicago Ramblers meet Tuesday in the college basketball NIT Semifinal at the Hinkle Fieldhouse. Here’s a Chattanooga vs Loyola-Chicago Prediction. This article will include a Chattanooga vs Loyola-Chicago Pick.
Chattanooga Mocs Betting Preview
The Chattanooga Mocs beat Middle Tennessee, Dayton, and Bradley. Chattanooga has won 15 of its last 16 games since January 25.
The Chattanooga Mocs are averaging 78.9 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 72 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Honor Huff is averaging 15.3 points and 1.9 rebounds, while Trey Bonham is averaging 14.2 points and 2.8 assists. Bash Wieland is the third double-digit scorer and Frank Champion is dishing 3.8 assists. The Chattanooga Mocs are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free throw line. The Chattanooga Mocs are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.3 rebounds per game.
Loyola-Chicago Ramblers Betting Preview
The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are coming off wins over San Jose State, San Francisco, and Kent State. Loyola Chicago has won 13 of its last 16 games since February 1.
The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are averaging 73.6 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 68.9 points on 41.7 percent shooting. Jayden Dawson is averaging 13.7 points and 1.8 assists, while Des Watson is averaging 13 points and 3.6 rebounds. Sheldon Edwards Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Miles Rubin is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 67.4 percent from the free throw line. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.
Why the Chattanooga Mocs will win
- Chattanooga has won each of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Loyola (IL) has lost each of its last four games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues.
Why the Loyola Ramblers will win
- Loyola (IL) has won each of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Chattanooga has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Loyola (IL)’s last seven night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
- Eight of Chattanooga’s last nine games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Chattanooga ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (16.8).
- Chattanooga ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (56.4%).
Chattanooga vs Loyola-Chicago Injury Report
Chattanooga doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Loyola-Chicago will be without Justin Moore due to a leg injury.
Chattanooga vs Loyola-Chicago Prediction
Loyola-Chicago is probably the more talented team and is a program that’s used to tournament success, so the Ramblers are going to get the love from oddsmakers. However, the value is with Chattanooga and the free bucket, as the Mocs have lost just once since January 25. Chattanooga is one of the better offensive teams in the country, as it’s a top-60 scoring offense and top-40 offensive field goal percentage. Chattanooga has been an underdog three times in this tournament and is still here. That includes scoring 109 points against Middle Tennessee. Chattanooga is 7-0 ATS and SU in its last seven games as an underdog !!!! Chattanooga is 22-12 ATS on the season overall. I’m grabbing the bucket with Chattanooga.
