DePaul Blue Demons vs Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Matchup

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

Loyola Maryland vs DePaul Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Greyhounds versus the Blue Demons? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS1. The game will be played at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 146.5 points, with DePaul being favored by -16.5 over Loyola Maryland.

Loyola Maryland vs. DePaul Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Loyola Maryland Greyhounds at DePaul Blue Demons
Where: Chicago at Wintrust Arena
Date: Saturday, December 28th
Betting Odds DEPAUL -16.5, LOYMD +1100 | DEPAUL -2500 O/U 146.5

Greyhounds Preview: Taking a Look at the Greyhounds Chances in Chicago

Loyola Maryland fell to 4-5 on the season after a 76-68 home loss to Hampton on Saturday. The Greyhounds were -2 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 32-26 at halftime, Loyola Maryland scored 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44. The total points for the game ended at 144, going over the O/U line of 137.5.

Greyhounds Offense Breakdown

Milos Ilic and Wayne Bristol Jr. led Loyola Maryland's offense in their last game, each logging 31 minutes and combining for 43 points. Ilic shot 64.3% from the field, finishing 9-for-14, while Bristol also made 7 of 14 shots, adding 10 rebounds.

The Greyhounds shot 46.3% as a team, with a 52.6% mark on two-point attempts. They hit just 31.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 16 threes. Their free-throw shooting was also a struggle, as they made only 61.9% of their attempts, going 13-for-21 from the line.

Greyhounds Team Defense

Loyola Maryland gave up 76 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 52% shooting, as the other team went 20/38 on two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Loyola Maryland held their opponents to 5/16 shooting, or 31%. They also sent them to the line 21 times, where they made 13 free throws for 61%. Loyola Maryland allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Blue Demons Preview: Do the Blue Demons Have a Shot at a Home Win?

DePaul’s season record dropped to 8-4 after an 84-64 road loss to Northwestern on Saturday. Entering the game as +6.5 point underdogs, the Blue Demons not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

DePaul trailed 37-27 at halftime and allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The game’s total points reached 148, going over the pre-game O/U line of 136.5.

Blue Demons Offense Breakdown

DePaul's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 64 points while shooting 37% from the field. Their two-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 29.6% (8/27), but they connected on 44.4% of their threes, going 12/27 from deep.

At the free-throw line, the Blue Demons shot 80%, making 12 of 15 attempts. They also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. Nick Martinelli led the team with 23 points, shooting 52.6% overall, while Brooks Barnhizer contributed 21 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 60% from the field.

Blue Demons Team Defense

DePaul's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 53% from the field. Inside the arc, DePaul's defense gave up 29 two-point baskets on 52 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.

From three-point range, DePaul's opponent hit 5 of 12 attempts, shooting 41%. The Blue Demons also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 68%. DePaul allowed 7 offensive rebounds in the game.

Greyhounds vs Blue Demons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last three road contests, Loyola Maryland has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 74 points per game.
In their last three games at home, the Blue Demons have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 62 points per game in this stretch.
As the betting underdog, the Greyhounds have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Loyola Maryland posted a straight up mark of 3-7 in these matchups.
DePaul has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.