Chicago State Cougars vs Loyola Chicago Ramblers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Chicago State vs Loyola Chicago NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Chicago.

Chicago State vs Loyola Chicago Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cougars and Ramblers. The game is starting at 8:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Ramblers at Joseph J. Gentile Arena in Chicago, IL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 137.5 points, and Loyola Chicago is favored by -21.5 at home against Chicago State.

Chicago State vs. Loyola Chicago Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Chicago State Cougars at Loyola Chicago Ramblers
Where: Chicago at Joseph J. Gentile Arena
Date: Monday, November 4th
Betting Odds LOYCH -21.5, CHIST +1820 | LOYCH -6780 O/U 137.5

Cougars Preview: Can The Cougars Secure a Win at Chicago?

Chicago State Cougars Records

Chicago State finished last season with a 9-18 record, going 0-0 in conference play. At home, they posted a 4-7 mark, with an average scoring margin of -3.6 points per game. On the road, they went 5-11, losing by an average of 8.9 points per game.

Against the spread, the Cougars were 12-15, including a 9-7 record in road games. They were 2-3 straight-up when favored and 7-15 as the underdog. Their over/under record was 12-14-1, with their games averaging 135.7 points per game.

Cougars Offense Breakdown

Chicago State Cougars Offense Stats

Last season, Chicago State averaged 69.1 points per game, ranking 200th in possessions per game with 62.3. They struggled with shooting, finishing 341st in field goal percentage at 42% and 346th in effective field goal percentage at 47%. Their two-point shooting was 47%, placing 331st nationally.

The Cougars made 6.3 three-pointers per game, shooting 31% from beyond the arc, ranking 355th. They attempted 19.8 threes per game, placing 270th. At the free-throw line, they averaged 15.1 made free throws per game, ranking 90th.

Chicago State Cougars Top Returning Offensive Players

Noble Crawford: F

Games: 28 (Last Year)
PPG: 7.4 (Last Year)
Assists: 1.2 (Last Year)
Rebounds: 4.6 (Last Year)

Deshawn Jean-Charles: G

Games: 29 (Last Year)
PPG: 5.4 (Last Year)
Assists: 1.1 (Last Year)
Rebounds: 3.4 (Last Year)

Cougars Team Defense

Chicago State allowed 70.2 points per game last season, ranking 116th in the nation. They held opponents to 29.6% shooting from beyond the arc, which was 82nd in the country. The Cougars gave up 17.8 free throws per game, placing them 144th nationally.

On the defensive end, Chicago State averaged 8.7 steals per game, ranking 25th in the nation. They also recorded 3.3 blocked shots per game, which was 196th nationally.

Ramblers Preview: Will Loyola Chicago Make it Happen at Home?

Loyola Chicago Ramblers Records

Loyola Chicago finished last season with a 22-9 overall record, going 15-4 in Atlantic 10 play. At home, they posted a 14-5 mark, winning by an average of 7.4 points per game. On the road, they went 8-4, with a +0.4 scoring margin.

Against the spread, the Ramblers were 17-14, including an 8-4 record in road games. They were favored in 19 games, going 15-4 straight-up and 10-9 ATS. Their over/under record was 13-16-2, with an average O/U line of 142.9 points and an average combined score of 139.5 points per game.

Ramblers Offense Breakdown

Loyola Chicago averaged 73.4 points per game last season, ranking 207th in possessions per game with 66.8. They shot 45% from the field, placing 167th, and their effective field goal percentage was 52%, good for 129th. The Ramblers made 8.4 three-pointers per game, ranking 87th, and shot 35% from beyond the arc, placing 137th. They attempted 23.5 threes per game, ranking 114th.

Des Watson and Justin Moore are the top returning players for Loyola Chicago. Watson averaged 12.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game last season, while Moore contributed 12.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game.

Ramblers Team Defense

Last season, Loyola Chicago allowed 67.3 points per game, ranking 56th in the nation. Opponents shot 32.8% from three-point range against them, placing the Ramblers 259th in that category. They also gave up 19.8 free throws per game, ranking 235th.

Loyola averaged 7 steals per game, ranking 122nd nationally, and were 17th in blocked shots, with 5.2 per game.

Cougars vs Ramblers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five road games, Chicago State has averaged 68 points per game while allowing 72 . The team's record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
When looking at their past three home matchups, Loyola Chicago has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 65 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Cougars have a strong record vs the spread going 4-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Ramblers have an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 against the spread.