St. Joseph’s vs Loyola Chicago Prediction 2/1/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Saint Joseph’s vs Loyola Chicago Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 1st, at the Gentile Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Hawks’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Ramblers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Saint Joseph’s

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Loyola Chicago

-Recent betting trends in games played between Saint Joseph’s and Loyola

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Hawks and Ramblers. 

Big Game for Saint Joseph’s

Saint Joseph’s have been up and down as of late, but they are coming off a big victory in the last game. Saint Joseph’s faced off against Duquesne, and they scored 76 points and they ended up winning by four points. The offense scored 52 points in the second half and that was enough to secure the win. Erik Reynolds II had a huge game, putting up 20 points and two rebounds. Two games ago against Dayton, the offense scored 72 points, but the defense gave up 77 points and that led to the defeat. 

The Hawks are averaging 76.2 points while their defense is giving up 69.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 136th in the league while the defense is ranked 111th. Overall they have been a little inconsistent with the defense, but their offense has been mostly good this season. Their defensive rating is 99.3 which is 83rd in the league. Xzayvier Brown has been the top player averaging 16.2 points while shooting 41.5 percent from the field and 33.7 percent from behind teh three-point line. 

Why Saint Joseph’s Will Beat Loyola Chicago 

• Loyola (IL) has lost each of its last six day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Saint Joseph’s has won nine of its last 10 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Loyola (IL) has lost the first half in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Loyola Chicago Fell Just Short

Loyola Chicago in the last game faced off against George Mason and they didn’t play well enough. The defense wasn’t bad giving up only 58 points, but the offense only managed 53 points and that led to the defeat. Francis Nwakroie was the top player putting up 11 points and three rebounds. They didn’t have the star player to step up though, and the offense just wasn’t good enough. Two games ago against Fordham, they were able to secure a 70-66 victory. 

Loyola comes into this game with a 12-8 record overall but in conference play, they have gone only 3-4. The Ramblers are averaging 74.5 points while their defense is giving up 69.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 187th in the league while the defense is ranked 125th in the league. They have an offensive rating of 107.7 which is 100.7. Guard Des Watson is averaging 12.2 points while shooting 35.8 percent from the field and 32.7 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Saint Joseph’s vs Loyola Chicago Prediction

These are both teams that have been inconsistent all season, but we are going to take our chances with Saint Joseph’s here. Saint Joseph’s on the season is averaging 76.2 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Ramblers defense is going to have no answer here, and it’s going to be Saint Joseph’s that will get the job done. Back Saint Joseph’s against the spread.