La Salle (8-6) vs Loyola Chicago (9-5)
January 8, 2025 at 06:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: La Salle +2 — Over/Under: 148
In this article, we will formulate a Loyola vs La Salle Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, January 8th, at the Tom Gola Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Ramblers’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Explorers’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Loyola Chicago
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving La Salle
-Recent betting trends in games played between Loyola Chicago and La Salle
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Ramblers and Explorers.
La Salle Looks to Bounce Back
La Salle in the last game faced off against Dayton, and they scored 70 points, but the defense gave up 84 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were down 36-21, and in the second half they scored 49 points, but it wasn’t enough as they ended up losing. Corey McKeithan put up 19 points, four assists, and two rebounds. There were three different players that put up at least 18 points. Two games ago against Immaculata, La Salle scored 108 points but the defense gave up only 48 points and that led to the defeat.
La Salle is averaging 78.1 points while their defense is giving up 74.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 115th in the league while the defense is ranked 258th. They are averaging 64.5 field goal attempts per game which is 23rd in the league. They are also averaging 35.6 rebounds per game which is 58th in the league. Corey McKeithan is averaging 16.9 points while shooting 44 percent from the field and 39.1 percent from behind the three-point line.
Why La Salle Will Beat Loyola Chicago
- La Salle has won each of its last 10 games at John Glaser Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Loyola (IL) has lost each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Loyola (IL) has lost the first half in four of its last five night games against Conference opponents.
Loyola Chicago is Suddenly Struggling
Loyola Chicago is suddenly struggling and they have lost four games in a row. In the last game against VCU, Loyola Chicago scored 65 points but the defense gave up 84 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were already up 40-37 but in the second half they gave up 47 points and that led to the blowout defeat. Desmond Watson put up 20 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Two games ago against Murray State, Loyola Chicago was defeated 71-68.
The Ramblers are averaging 76.4 points while their defense is giving up 67.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 159th in the league while the defense is ranked 92nd in the league. They are shooting 47.02 percent from the field which is 93rd in the league. They are averaging 16.7 assists per game which is 55th in the league. Guard Des Watson has been the top player for Loyola Chicago averaging 12.2 points while shooting 36.2 percent from the field and 34.2 percent from behind the three-point line.
Loyola Chicago vs La Salle Prediction
Any sort of confidence that Loyola Chicago had earlier in the season is now shot, and they are going to have some major issues in this game. La Salle on the season is averaging 78.1 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score against a Loyola Chicago defense that has been a major issue. The Explorers are going toput on a show with the offense, and that this game is going to be a comfortable victory. Back La Salle against the spread.