| MATCHUP | Loyola Chicago Ramblers | VCU Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-17 | 15-6 |
| Spread | +18.5 -115 | -18.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +1300 | -2800 |
| Total | Over 151.5 (-110) | Under 151.5 (-110) |
| Where | Siegel Center, Richmond, VA | |
| When | Friday, January 30, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN2 | |
The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers and VCU Rams meet Friday in the college basketball action at the Siegel Center. Here’s a Loyola Chicago vs VCU Prediction. This article will include a Loyola Chicago vs VCU Pick.
Loyola-Chicago Ramblers Betting Preview
The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers lost to Duquesne and Saint Joseph’s, and they play La Salle next. Loyola-Chicago has lost 8 straight games.
The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are averaging 67.3 points on 41.6 percent shooting and allowing 77.5 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Justin Moore is averaging 12.1 points and 3.9 assists, while Xavier Amos is averaging 11 points and 3.6 rebounds. Miles Rubin is the third double-digit scorer and Kayde Dotson is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are shooting 30.7 percent from beyond the arc and 68.4 percent from the free throw line. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are allowing 38.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.9 rebounds per game.
VCU Rams Betting Preview
The VCU Rams beat Davidson and Richmond, and they play Fordham next. VCU has won 4 straight games.
The VCU Rams are averaging 88.3 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 77.2 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Terrence Hill Jr. is averaging 14.4 points and 2.4 rebounds, while Lazar Djokovic is averaging 13.7 points and 1 assist. Jadrian Tracey is dishing 2.2 assists and Brandon Jennings is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The VCU Rams are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.2 percent from the free throw line. The VCU Rams are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35 rebounds per game.
Why the VCU Rams will win
- Loyola (IL) has lost each of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- VCU has won 25 of its last 28 games at Stuart C. Siegel Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Loyola (IL) has lost the first half in nine of its last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Twenty-eight of VCU’s last 32 night games against the Atlantic 10 Conference at Stuart C. Siegel Center have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
- Twenty-nine of Loyola (IL)’s last 37 games against the Atlantic 10 Conference Conference have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- VCU ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (26.0).
- VCU ranks 32nd among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (121.0).
- Loyola (IL) ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (3.9).
- Loyola (IL) ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (8.2).
Loyola Chicago vs VCU Prediction
This is a massive line, and VCU doesn’t have the offensive horses to blow teams out like this most nights. However, this game has more to do with Loyola Chicago than anything else. Loyola Chicago is 5-17 SU and ATS on the season. Basically, Loyola Chicago has zero betting value, and you’re sitting on a mountain of cash if you just blindly faded this team. Loyola Chicago has cashed just two tickets this month. I want nothing to do with the Ramblers. It’s VCU or pass for me on Friday night.