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Loyola Chicago vs San Jose State Prediction 3/19/25 College Basketball Picks

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San Jose State (15-19) vs Loyola Chicago (22-11)

March 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM EDT

The Line: Betting Odds: San Jose State +2.5 — Over/Under: 140.5

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The Loyola Chicago Ramblers are visiting the San Jose State Spartans on Wednesday, March 19th at the Provident Credit Union Event Center, in this National Invitation Tournament matchup. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs San Jose State Spartans Prediction. We will examine:

The San Jose State Spartans recent form and player performance

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the San Jose State Spartans

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Loyola Chicago Ramblers

Recent betting trends in games played between the Loyola Chicago RamblersvsSan Jose State Spartans

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs San Jose State Spartans game

San Jose State Spartans Preview

The San Jose State Spartans have a 15-19 record this season and were placed 8th in the Mountain West. San Jose is coming off a 52-63 loss in New Mexico. The Spartans are 22-9-1 against the spread, and 19-12-1 in over/under, while having a 7-8 home record.

Offensively, San Jose State is averaging 72.2 points per game, which ranks 207th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 73.3 points per game (243rd). The Spartans shoot with 44.6% from the field (171st), and with 34.5% from beyond the arc (137th). The Spartans shoot with 74% from the free-throw line (129th), and are grabbing 30.6 rebounds per game (281st).

Sadaidriene Hall leads San Jose State in scoring with an average of 14.5 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Josh Uduje adds 12.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.

Loyola Chicago Ramblers Preview

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers have a 22-11 record this season and were placed 4th in the Atlantic. The Ramblers are coming off 55-62 loss in VCU. The Ramblers are 17-15 against the spread, and 15-16-1 in over/under, while having a 5-5 road record.

Offensively, Loyola-Chicago is averaging 73.5 points per game, which ranks 174th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 68.6 points per game (90th). The Ramblers shoot with 45.8% from the field (98th), and with 35.4% from beyond the arc (77th). The Ramblers shoot with 66.3% from the free-throw line (333rd), and are grabbing 31.8 rebounds per game (208th).

Des Watson leads Loyola-Chicago in scoring, with an average of 17 points, 4 rebounds and a team-high 3 assists, while Sheldon Edwards adds 11 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.

Why the San Jose State Spartans will win

  • San Jose State has won seven of its last eight night games against non-Conference opponents at Provident Credit Union Event Center.
  • Loyola (IL) has lost four of its last five games against the Mountain West Conference.
  • San Jose State has won the first half in seven of its last eight night games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the Loyola Ramblers will win

  • Loyola (IL) has won each of its last six night games.
  • San Jose State has lost each of its last six night games.
  • Loyola (IL) has won the first half in each of its last seven night games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Five of Loyola (IL)’s last six night games have produced a total of 146+ points.
  • Four of San Jose State’s last five night games against non-Conference opponents at Provident Credit Union Event Center have produced a total of 143+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

  • San Jose State ranks 45th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (11.4).
  • Loyola (IL) ranks 34th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (16.3).
  • Loyola (IL) ranks 41st among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (4.5).

Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs San Jose State Spartans Prediction

In this Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs San Jose State Spartans Prediction, Loyola Chicago is coming as -2.5 road favorites. Loyola Chicago is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, but they have been mediocre on the road, as San Jose State has been at home. The Ramblers have been in good form lately despite their latest defeat, as they are 8-2 in their last 10 games, and a dominating 9-1 against the spread. On the other hand, the Spartans are 3-7 in their last 10 games, and a mediocre 5-5 against the spread.

Loyola Chicago is better all across the board, as they are better both offensively and defensively, while shooting the ball better than San Jose State. They are 3-1 straight up in their last 4 games on the road, while San Jose State is 1-3 in their last 4 games at home. Given both teams’ recent form and overall stats, I’m going to side with the small road favorite in this one. Take the Loyola Chicago Ramblers and lay the -2.5 points on the road in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Loyola Chicago Ramblers -2.5

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