DePaul (8-4) vs Loyola-Maryland (5-5)
December 28, 2024 at 02:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: DePaul -17.5 / Loyola-Maryland +17.5 — Over/Under: 144.5
The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds and DePaul Blue Demons meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Wintrust Arena. Here’s a Loyola-Maryland vs DePaul Prediction. This article will include a Loyola-Maryland vs DePaul Pick.
Loyola (MD) Greyhounds Betting Preview
The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds beat Mount St. Mary’s, lost to Hampton, and they play Holy Cross, Lehigh, and Army next. The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds are averaging 70.7 points on 42.5 percent shooting and allowing 68.7 points on 43.1 percent shooting. Milos IIic is averaging 14.8 points and 9.2 rebounds, while Jordan Stiemke is averaging 11.9 points and 1 assist. Jacob Theodosiou is the third double-digit scorer and Braden Speed is dishing 3.1 assists. The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds are shooting 29.1 percent from beyond the arc and 75.1 percent from the free throw line. The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds are allowing 28.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.8 rebounds per game.
DePaul Blue Demons Betting Preview
The DePaul Blue Demons lost to St. John’s and Northwestern, and they play UConn, Villanova and Seton Hall next. The DePaul Blue Demons are averaging 79.8 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 70.1 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Jacob Meyer is averaging 14.7 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Isaiah Rivera is averaging 11.4 points and 3.8 rebounds. David Skogman is dishing 1.6 assists and CJ Gunn is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The DePaul Blue Demons are shooting 40.1 percent from beyond the arc and 69.3 percent from the free throw line. The DePaul Blue Demons are allowing 30.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.8 rebounds per game.
Why the DePaul Blue Demons will win
- DePaul has won each of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents at Wintrust Arena.
- Loyola (MD) has lost eight of its last nine day games against non-Conference opponents.
- Loyola (MD) has lost the first half in each of its last six Saturday day games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of DePaul’s last eight games against non-Conference opponents at Wintrust Arena have produced a total of 147+ points.
- Nineteen of Loyola (MD)’s last 23 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- DePaul ranks T15th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (18.3).
- DePaul ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.3).
- Loyola (MD) ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (28.3%).
Loyola-Maryland vs DePaul Prediction
The DePaul Blue Demons are the more talented team and a blowout wouldn’t be shocking, but they’ve failed to cover 4 of their last 5 games. DePaul is also in a look ahead spot with UConn, Villanova and Seton Hall on deck. Also, the Loyola (MD) Greyhounds have three wins on the road, so they’re not exactly going to be intimated in this spot. We also saw Loyola (MD) beat Mount St. Mary’s as an underdog and nearly upset Columbia early. Give me the points.