Charleston Cougars vs Loyola Chicago Ramblers Matchup

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

Loyola Chicago vs Charleston Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Ramblers and Cougars. The game is starting at 5:30 ET on ESPNU, and it's hosted by the Cougars at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, Loyola Chicago is favored by -4.5 against Charleston. The over/under for the game is 147.5 points.

Loyola Chicago vs. Charleston Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Charleston Cougars
Where: Honolulu at Stan Sheriff Center
Date: Monday, December 23rd
Betting Odds LOYCH -4.5, LOYCH -186 | CHAR +150 O/U 147.5

Ramblers Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for the Ramblers?

Loyola Chicago fell to 8-2 on the season after a 72-71 road loss to Oakland on Sunday. The Ramblers were -7 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 143, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 133.5.

After trailing 33-27 at halftime, Loyola Chicago put up 44 points in the 2nd half but allowed 39, leading to the narrow defeat.

Ramblers Offense Breakdown

Loyola Chicago put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They connected on 60.6% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 31.8% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-22 from three-point range.

Miles Rubin led the way with 21 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 81.8% from the field. Allen Mukeba added 20 points and 8 rebounds, while Malcolm Christie and Sheldon Edwards Jr. each contributed 20 points, with Edwards hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% clip.

Ramblers Team Defense

Despite giving up 72 points, Loyola Chicago held their opponent to 42% shooting from the field. The Ramblers allowed 18 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Loyola Chicago's defense allowed 9 made threes on 27 attempts, a 33% shooting percentage. Their opponent also went 9/10 from the free-throw line. The Ramblers gave up 15 offensive rebounds.

Cougars Preview: Do the Cougars Stand a Chance at Home?

Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games

Charleston fell to 7-3 on the season after a 74-65 home loss to Oregon State on Sunday. The Cougars were +7 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 139, just under the O/U line of 140.5.

Charleston trailed 35-26 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, as both teams scored 39 points after the break.

Cougars Offense Breakdown

Charleston struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.2% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, finishing with 65 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, and they connected on 68% of their free throws, going 17-for-25.

Michael Rataj and Damarco Minor each scored 16 points, with Rataj adding 12 rebounds. Parsa Fallah was efficient, hitting 6 of 7 shots for 14 points, while Derrin Boyd and Lazar Djokovic contributed 13 points apiece.

Cougars Team Defense

Charleston's defense held their opponent to 74 points on 36% shooting from the field, including 44% from two-point range (15/34).

From beyond the arc, they limited their opponent to 25% shooting (6/24). They also sent them to the line 25 times, where they converted 68% (17/25).

Ramblers vs Cougars Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last five road games, Loyola Chicago has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 67 points per game.
Charleston has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 69 points per game while allowing 75. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Charleston has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Ramblers have a straight up record of 4-1, while going 2-3 against the spread.