Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs Princeton Tigers Matchup

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

Loyola Chicago vs Princeton Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Ramblers and Tigers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Tigers at Jadwin Gymnasium in Princeton, NJ. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Princeton as the -3 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 147 points.

Loyola Chicago vs. Princeton Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Princeton Tigers
Where: Princeton at Jadwin Gymnasium
Date: Friday, November 15th
Betting Odds PRNCE -3, LOYCH +118 | PRNCE -144 O/U 147

Ramblers Preview: Is a Win at Princeton Possible for the Ramblers?

The Ramblers opened their season with an 87-65 win over the Titans on Thursday. Loyola Chicago was a -24.5 favorite at home, but they didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points hit 152, surpassing the 140.5 O/U line.

Loyola took control early, leading 50-33 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they scored 37 points while allowing 32, showing a more balanced but less dominant performance after the break.

Ramblers Offense Breakdown

Loyola Chicago put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.9%. They were dominant inside, hitting 72.4% of their two-point attempts, though they struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 26.7% of their threes (8/30).

The Ramblers also excelled at the free-throw line, making 21 of 27 attempts (77.8%), and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds. They dished out 21 assists, with Mak Manciel leading the team in scoring with 16 points despite shooting 28.6% from the field and 12.5% from three.

Ramblers Team Defense

Despite giving up 65 points, Loyola Chicago's defense struggled to contain their opponent, allowing them to shoot 49% from the field. The Ramblers were particularly vulnerable inside, where they gave up 21 two-point baskets on just 29 attempts, a 72% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Loyola Chicago's defense held their opponent to 26% shooting, with 8 made threes on 30 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 21 of those attempts for 77%.

Tigers Preview: Will the Tigers Win at Jadwin Gymnasium?

Princeton picked up a 79-76 road win over Northeastern on Sunday, November 10th. The Tigers were -7.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 155, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.

Princeton led 35-30 at halftime but allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 44 of their own. Despite the win, the Tigers’ defense will need to tighten up moving forward.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, Princeton put up 79 points, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.7%. They hit 38.5% from deep, connecting on 10 of 26 attempts, and were solid at the free-throw line, going 17 for 22 (77.3%).

Harold Woods led the way with 27 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 72.2% from the floor. William Kermoury was 5 for 6 from three, finishing with 20 points, while Blake Peters also hit 6 threes, shooting 75% from beyond the arc.

Tigers Team Defense

Princeton's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 51% shooting from the field. The Tigers allowed their opponents to connect on 59% of their two-point attempts, with 26 made shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Princeton's defense held their opponents to 33% shooting, with 6 made threes. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 6 free throws. Princeton allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Ramblers vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road contests, the Ramblers offense has averaged 72 points per game while allowing an average of 71. Loyola Chicago posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 7-3 ATS.
Princeton has played well in their previous five home games, going 5-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 78 points per game while allowing 67. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
As the betting underdog, the Ramblers have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Tigers have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-2.