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Loyola Chicago vs VCU Prediction 3/15/25 College Basketball Picks
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VCU (26-6) vs Loyola Chicago (22-10)
March 15, 2025 at 01:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: VCU -9.5 — Over/Under: 138.5
The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers and VCU Rams meet Saturday in the college basketball A10 Semifinal at the Capital One Arena. 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 just beat Davidson, UMASS, and Saint Louis. Loyola Chicago has won 10 of its last 12 games.
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The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are averaging 74.2 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 69 points on 42 percent shooting. Jayden Dawson is averaging 13.5 points and 1.9 assists, while Des Watson is averaging 12.6 points and 3.5 rebounds. Sheldon Edwards Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Miles Rubin is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 66.4 percent from the free throw line. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are allowing 3.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.5 rebounds per game.
VCU Rams Betting Preview
The VCU Rams recently played Duquesne, Dayton, and St. Bonaventure next. VCU has lost just two games since January 4.
The VCU Rams are averaging 78 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 62.7 points on 39.4 percent shooting. Max Shulga is averaging 15.5 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Joe Bamisile is averaging 15.3 points and 2 assists. Phillip Russell is the third double-digit scorer and Zeb Jackson is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The VCU Rams are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free throw line. The VCU Rams are allowing 30.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.5 rebounds per game.
Why the VCU Rams will win
- VCU has won 10 of its last 11 games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
- Loyola (IL) has lost five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Why the Loyola Ramblers will win
- Loyola (IL) has won eight of its last nine games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of VCU’s last six games against Conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.
- Twenty-seven of Loyola (IL)’s last 34 day games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- VCU ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for net rating this season (+22.9).
- VCU ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (9.9).
Loyola-Chicago vs VCU Injury Report
VCU doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Loyola-Chicago will continue to be without Justin Moore due to a leg injury.
Loyola-Chicago vs VCU Prediction
VCU beat Loyola-Chicago by 19 points on the road back in January and has been rolling all season long. VCU is also 20-9-2 ATS on the season, so it’s hard to get in front of the Rams. However, Loyola-Chicago is a prideful program with a lot of tournament success and that gives guys confidence. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that Loyola-Chicago is 8-2 SU and ATS in its last 10 games. This is the best ball Loyola-Chicago has played all season and it should lead to a competitive game with so much on the line. I doubt Loyola-Chicago forgot getting mopped up a couple of months ago. I’ll grab the points with the Ramblers.
