St. Louis vs Loyola Chicago Prediction 3/14/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a St. Louis vs Loyola Chicago prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, March 14th at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

St. Louis Billikens Betting Preview

The St. Louis Billikens are 19-13 (11-7) this year after they defeated Davidson by a score of 83-75 in their last game. St. Louis led 36-31 at halftime and added 47 points in the second half to secure the win. The Billikens shot 56.9% from the field, 42.9% on three pointers, and 65% on free throws in the game. Isaiah Swope led St. Louis with 26 points and three rebounds, while Gibson Jimerson added 25 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Billikens defeated Duquesne by a score of 90-88, but did lose to Dayton by a score of 75-67 before that. St. Louis has won five of their last six games and they finished tied for fifth in the A-10 standings with an 11-7 record. St. Louis has scored 74.3 points per game and they have allowed 70.1 points against per game, while also averaging 35.5 rebounds and 15.2 assists per game this year. Gibson Jimerson is averaging 18.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game, while Robbie Avila is averaging 17.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game this season. St. Louis is shooting 47.5% from the field, 68.9% on free throws, and 35.3% on three-pointers this year. 

Loyola Chicago Ramblers Betting Preview

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers are 21-10 (12-6) this season after they defeated Massachusetts by a score of 74-51 in their last game. Loyola Chicago led 34-21 at halftime and added 40 points in the second half for the win. The Ramblers shot 46.7% from the field, 34.2% on three-pointers, and 55.6% on free throws in the game. Jayden Dawson led Loyola with 17 points and three assists, while Des Watson added 14 points and one rebound in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Ramblers defeated Davidson by a score of 82-72, but did lose to St. Louis by a score of 98-67 before that. Loyola Chicago has won seven of their last eight games and they finished tied for third in the A-10 standings with a 12-6 record. Loyola has scored 74.2 points per game and they have allowed 69.0 points against per game, while also averaging 35.2 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game this season. Jayden Dawson is averaging 13.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, while Des Watson is averaging 12.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game this year. The Ramblers are shooting 46.4% from the field, 66.4% on free throws, and 35.9% on three pointers this season. 

Why Loyola will beat St. Louis 

• Loyola (IL) has won seven of its last eight games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
• Saint Louis has lost three of its last four games played at neutral venues.

Matchup/League Facts

• Saint Louis ranks T28th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (15.3).
• Saint Louis ranks 30th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (9.8).

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St. Louis vs Loyola Chicago Prediction 

Loyola Chicago comes into this matchup after winning seven of their last eight games and they are one of the hottest teams in the A-10 right now. The Ramblers have scored at least 74 points in four of their last five games and they have allowed 57 points or fewer in two of their last four. St. Louis has won five of their last six games, but their defense has had some struggles, as they have allowed 75, 75, and 88 points in their last three games. Loyola did win the first meeting by a score of 78-69, but St. Louis won the second by a score of 98-67 just a few games ago. This should be a great game to watch, but I think Loyola’s defense will be the difference. Take the Ramblers to win.