VMI vs Loyola-Maryland Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/26/24

The VMI Keydets are visiting the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds on Tuesday, November 26th at the Reitz Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a VMI Keydets vs Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Prediction.

Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Preview

The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds have a 2-3 record this season and are coming off a 61-82 loss in Boston College. The Greyhounds are 2-2 against the spread, and 3-1 in over/under while having a 1-1 home record. 

Offensively, Loyola Maryland is averaging 69.4 points per game, which ranks just 301st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 67.6 points per game (114th). The Greyhounds shoot 41.5% from the field (297th) and 30.1% from beyond the arc (283rd). The Greyhounds shoot 73.7% from the free-throw line (108th) and are grabbing 36.8 rebounds per game (202nd).

Milos Ilic leads Loyola Maryland in scoring with an average of 11.8 points and a team-high 9.4 rebounds, while Jordan Stiemke adds 11 points and 4.2 rebounds.

VMI Keydets Preview

The VMI Keydets have a 4-3 record this season and are coming off a 66-93 loss in Davidson. The Keydets are 3-2 against the spread, and 1-4 in over/under, while they have a 1-2 road record. 

Offensively, VMI is averaging 78 points per game, which ranks 172nd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72.6 points per game (218th). The Keydets shoot 42.2% from the field (276th) and 32.3% from beyond the arc (217th). The Keydets shoot 76.1% from the free-throw line (56th) and are grabbing 38.3 rebounds per game (137th).

Augustinas Kudulas leads VMI in scoring with an average of 16.5 points and a team-high 7 rebounds, while TJ Johnson adds 15.4 points and 3.7 rebounds. VMI will take on George Washington. Queens, and Richmond after this one.

Why the Loyola Greyhounds will win

• VMI has lost each of its last 11 night games against non-conference opponents.
• The home team has won three of Loyola (MD)’s last four games.
• VMI has lost the first half in each of its last 10 night games against non-conference opponents.

Why the VMI Keydets will win

• Loyola (MD) has lost each of its last eight games following a road loss.
• Loyola (MD) has lost the first half in three of its last four home games against non-conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Fourteen of Loyola (MD)’s last 15 night games have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
• Twelve of VMI’s last 14 night games have produced a total of 147+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Loyola (MD) ranks T48th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (6.0).
• Loyola (MD) ranks T50th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (15.0).
• VMI ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (19.9).
• VMI ranks 49th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (28.7).

VMI Keydets vs Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Prediction

In this VMI Keydets vs Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Prediction, Loyola Maryland is coming as -6.5 home favorites. The Greyhounds are scoring 8.6 points less than the Keydets, but they have a better defense, allowing 5 points less. Both teams are sitting in the bottom 100 of the nation in field goal percentage, and are below average in 3-point percentage. With both teams struggling to shoot, I expect points to be at a premium in this game. Take the under the total.  

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Under 144.5