The Davidson Wildcats and Loyola Ramblers face off on Sunday in a college basketball showdown at Gentile Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Davidson vs Loyola Chicago prediction.
Davidson Looks to Bounce Back
Davidson faced off against VCU in the last game and the offense only scored 58 points and they ended up losing by five points. Connor Kochera had another strong game putting up 19 points and eight rebounds. Davidson on the season is averaging 72.2 points while their defense is giving up 67.4 points per game. The offense has been inconsistent and the defense is ranked 75th. Grant Huffman is averaging 13.4 points while shooting 47.7 percent from the field and 30.4 percent from behind the three point line.
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Loyola Chicago Looks to Build on Last Game
Loyola faced off against Saint Lous in the last game and they were able to secure the 77-62 victory. Desmond Watson had a strong game putting up 20 points, four assists, and three rebounds. Loyola on the season is averaging 73.3 points while their defense is giving up 67.4 points per game. The defense is ranked 73rd and if they want a chance in this game the defense is going to need to step up in a big way. Guard Desmond Watson is averaging 13 points while shooting 42.5 percent from the field.
Davidson vs Loyola Chicago Betting Prediction
I think Davidson is going to keep this game close. Davidson is averaging 72.2 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. These defenses are almost identical and this game is going to be quite the battle. Look for this game to go down to the final possession and that will be the difference here as Davidson keeps it within two points. Back Davidson against the spread.