Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Tulsa vs Loyola Chicago NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Chicago.
Tulsa vs Loyola Chicago Prediction
Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Hurricane and Ramblers. The game is starting at 6:00 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 for this non-conference contest is set at 147 points, with Loyola Chicago being favored by -11 over Tulsa.
Tulsa vs. Loyola Chicago Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Loyola Chicago Ramblers
- Where: Chicago at Joseph J. Gentile Arena
- Date: Saturday, November 23rd
- Betting Odds LOYCH -11, TULSA +487 | LOYCH -710 O/U 147
Golden Hurricane Preview: Can Tulsa Pull Off A Win at Joseph J. Gentile Arena?
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Recent Game/Games
Tulsa's season took a hit on Wednesday with a 71-57 home loss to Little Rock. The Golden Hurricane, who were favored by 12.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game ended with a total of 128 points, falling short of the 150.5-point over/under line.
Tulsa led 25-20 at halftime but allowed 51 points in the second half while scoring just 32 themselves. This defensive collapse was a major factor in the loss.
Golden Hurricane Offense Breakdown
Tulsa's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 57 points on 36.7% shooting from the field. They hit 30.3% of their threes, connecting on 10 of 33 attempts, and their effective field goal percentage was 46.9%. At the free-throw line, they shot 64.7%, making 11 of 17 attempts.
Johnathan Lawson stood out, scoring 23 points on 9 of 12 shooting, including 3 of 6 from beyond the arc. He also added 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Isaiah Lewis contributed 17 points, despite shooting just 3 of 12 from the field, and Mwani Wilkinson added 16 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 2 of 3 from deep.
Golden Hurricane Team Defense
Despite Tulsa's defense holding their opponent to just 36% shooting, the Golden Hurricane still gave up 71 points. They allowed 10 threes on 33 attempts, with the opponent shooting 30% from deep.
From the free-throw line, Tulsa's opponent went 11/17, hitting 64% of their attempts. Tulsa also gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.
Ramblers Preview: Will the Ramblers Win at Joseph J. Gentile Arena?
Loyola Chicago Ramblers Recent Game/Games
The Ramblers edged out a 76-72 win over Southern Utah on Tuesday, November 19th. Loyola Chicago was a heavy favorite at -15 but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 148, just over the 147.5 O/U line.
Loyola Chicago led 35-32 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. Although they got the win, failing to cover the spread raises questions about their ability to dominate as expected.
Ramblers Offense Breakdown
In their latest game, Loyola Chicago put up 76 points, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 44.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 18 attempts, while going 18 for 42 (42.9%) on two-point shots.
The Ramblers dished out 19 assists and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Jamir Simpson led the way with 28 points, shooting 55.6% overall. Dominique Ford added 18 points, hitting 40% from three-point range.
Ramblers Team Defense
Even with Loyola Chicago giving up 72 points, they held their opponent to 43% shooting on 60 attempts. The Ramblers limited two-point opportunities, with the other team hitting just 18 of 42 shots, good for 42%.
From beyond the arc, Loyola Chicago's defense allowed 8 threes on 18 attempts, a 44% success rate. The Ramblers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 16 shots, shooting 72%.
Golden Hurricane vs Ramblers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last five road contests, the Golden Hurricane offense has averaged 78 points per game while allowing an average of 86. Tulsa posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 1-4 ATS.
- The Ramblers are 3-2 ATS in their last home games and 3-2 straight-up.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Tulsa has an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 3-7 straight up.
- Over the team's last three games as the favorite, the Ramblers struggled vs the spread going just 0-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-0.
Tulsa vs Loyola Chicago Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Tulsa +11 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.