Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Southern Utah vs Loyola Chicago NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Chicago.
Southern Utah vs Loyola Chicago Prediction
Betting on today's Thunderbirds and Ramblers game? Catch the action at Joseph J. Gentile Arena in Chicago, IL, as the Ramblers hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Loyola Chicago as the -14 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 148.5 points.
Southern Utah vs. Loyola Chicago Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Loyola Chicago Ramblers
- Where: Chicago at Joseph J. Gentile Arena
- Date: Tuesday, November 19th
- Betting Odds LOYCH -14, SUTAH +552 | LOYCH -834 O/U 148.5
Thunderbirds Preview: Will Southern Utah Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
Southern Utah Thunderbirds Recent Game/Games
Southern Utah picked up a 79-73 win over Omaha on Saturday, November 16th. The Thunderbirds were at home and entered the game as -8.5 point favorites.
Southern Utah led 41-32 at halftime but allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38. The Thunderbirds didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 152 fell short of the 155.5 O/U line.
Thunderbirds Offense Breakdown
Southern Utah put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. They hit 11 of 30 from beyond the arc, good for 36.7%, and struggled at the free-throw line, converting just 58.3% of their attempts.
Jamir Simpson, Dominique Ford, and Lance Waddles each shot 8-for-15, with Simpson and Ford hitting 40% from three. Simpson led the way with 25 points, while Ford added 22 and Waddles chipped in 20. The Thunderbirds grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and recorded 12 assists as a team.
Thunderbirds Team Defense
Southern Utah's defense gave up 73 points, with their opponent shooting 44% from the field on 27 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, as their opponent made 16 of 31 two-point shots.
From three-point range, Southern Utah's defense saw their opponent hit 11 of 30 attempts, good for 36%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 14 for 58%. Southern Utah allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.
Ramblers Preview: Will the Loyola Chicago Defense Show Up at Home?
The Ramblers picked up a 73-68 win over Princeton on Friday, November 15th. Loyola Chicago, who entered the game as +2 point underdogs, not only secured the victory but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 141, falling short of the 147-point over/under line.
Loyola Chicago led 43-38 at halftime and maintained their lead in the 2nd half, with both teams scoring 30 points after the break.
Ramblers Offense Breakdown
Loyola Chicago put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 42.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.4%. They hit 8 of 28 from beyond the arc, shooting 28.6%, and connected on just 57.9% of their free throws, going 11 for 19.
The Ramblers grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists. Dalen Davis, Xaivian Lee, and Jayden Dawson each scored 17 points, with Dawson hitting 5 of 10 threes. Caden Pierce contributed 11 points and 11 rebounds, while Miles Rubin added 11 points and 13 boards.
Ramblers Team Defense
Even with Loyola Chicago holding them to 68 points, the Ramblers couldn’t stop their opponent from shooting 45% from beyond the arc, as they hit 10 of 22 three-point attempts. Overall, the team shot 40% from the field, making 24 of 59 attempts.
From the free-throw line, Loyola Chicago’s opponent connected on 10 of 13 shots, good for 76%. The Ramblers did a solid job on the boards, allowing just 4 offensive rebounds.
Thunderbirds vs Ramblers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last three road games, Southern Utah has averaged 71 points per game while allowing 78. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
- Across their last three home contests, Loyola Chicago has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 68 points per game.
- The last ten games that Southern Utah was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 2-8 straight up.
- Although the Ramblers have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-4.
Southern Utah vs Loyola Chicago Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Southern Utah +14 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.