Loyola-Chicago vs Saint Joseph’s Pick – Basketball Predictions & Odds 2/8/23
Saint Joseph's Hawks (11-12) vs. Loyola-Chicago Ramblers (8-14)
February 8, 2023 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Loyola-Chicago Ramblers -3.5 / Saint Joseph's Hawks +3.5; Over/Under: +141.5
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The Saint Joseph’s Hawks and Loyola-Chicago Ramblers meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Joseph J. Gentile Arena. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Saint Joseph’s Hawks Betting Preview
The Saint Joseph’s Hawks are averaging 72.2 points on 42.5 percent shooting and allowing 72.6 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Erik Reynolds II is averaging 17.9 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Cameron Brown is averaging 13.9 points and 6.1 rebounds. Lynn Greer II is the third double-digit scorer and Kacper Klaczek is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Saint Joseph’s Hawks are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 68 percent from the free throw line. The Saint Joseph’s Hawks are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.7 rebounds per game.
The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers Betting Preview
The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are averaging 67.4 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 72.1 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Philip Alston is averaging 14.8 points and 1 assist, while Braden Norris is averaging 10.5 points and 2.4 rebounds. Marquise Kennedy is grabbing 3.4 rebounds and Ben Schwieger is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 68.9 percent from the free throw line. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.4 rebounds per game.
Saint Joseph’s vs Loyola CHI Trends
The Hawks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The Ramblers are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 Wednesday games and 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games overall. The under is 9-3 in Hawks last 12 road games. The under is 4-1 in Ramblers last 5 overall.
Randy’s Free Pick
The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but an argument can be made we’re getting a free bucket with the better team. The Saint Joseph’s Hawks have played the better ball this season, and they’ve had moments on the road. Loyola-Chicago wins by an average of 0.1 point as a favorite. Give me the road dog.
