Pick details
| MATCHUP | West Georgia Wolves | Loyola Chicago Ramblers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| Spread | +18.5 -108 | -18.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +1300 | -2800 |
| Total | Over 144.5 (-115) | Under 144.5 (-105) |
| Where | Gentile Arena, Chicago, IL | |
| When | Thursday, November 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
West Georgia vs Loyola Chicago Prediction
West Georgia didn’t look good against DePaul and couldn’t find any sort of consistent offense. I doubt things improve against arguably an even more talented Loyola-Chicago squad. Loyola-Chicago looked sharp in its season opener, and we should expect a similar effort here with the returning production on this squad. There’s a talent gap between these teams, and it should lead to a comfortable home win for Loyola Chicago. I’ll lay the points on Thursday night.West Georgia Wolves Betting Preview
The West Georgia Wolves lost to DePaul, and they play UNC Asheville and Charleston Southern next. West Georgia has split its last 10 games.
The West Georgia Wolves are averaging 58 points on 33.3 percent shooting and allowing 75 points on 39.3 percent shooting. Justin Redmond is averaging 13 points and 4 rebounds, while Juaquin Dixon is averaging 10 points and 1 assist. Chas Lewless is dishing 5 assists, and David Simon is grabbing 0 rebounds. The West Georgia Wolves are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 42.9 percent from the free-throw line. The West Georgia Wolves are allowing 21.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.
Loyola-Chicago Ramblers Betting Preview
The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers beat The Citadel, and they play Air Force and Colorado State next. Loyola-Chicago has split its last 8 games.
The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are averaging 77 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 52 points on 34 percent shooting. Dayan Nessah is averaging 19 points and 0 assists, while Chris Jeffery is averaging 14 points and 0 rebounds. Jason Schofield is the third double-digit scorer, and Guillaume Grotzinger is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are shooting 28 percent from beyond the arc and 54 percent from the free-throw line. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Why the Loyola Ramblers will win
- Loyola (IL) has won each of its last four home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the West Georgia Wolves will win
- Loyola (IL) has lost 10 of its last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Loyola (IL) has lost the first half in four of its last five home night games against non-Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Loyola (IL) ranks T352nd among Division 1 teams for pace this season (60.1).
- Loyola (IL) ranks T19th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (16.0).
Randy Chambers's Pick: Loyola Chicago -18.5
