Fordham Rams vs Loyola Chicago Ramblers Matchup

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

Fordham vs Loyola Chicago Prediction

The Rams and Ramblers are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Ramblers will host the game at Joseph J. Gentile Arena in Chicago, IL. The over/under for this Atlantic 10 conference contest is set at 146.5 points, with Loyola Chicago being favored by -9.5 at home against Fordham.

Fordham vs. Loyola Chicago Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Fordham Rams at Loyola Chicago Ramblers
Where: Chicago at Joseph J. Gentile Arena
Date: Wednesday, January 22nd
Betting Odds LOYCH -9.5, FORDM +380 | LOYCH -530 O/U 146.5

Rams Preview: Does Fordham Have A Chance at Joseph J. Gentile Arena?

Fordham Rams Recent Game/Games

Fordham dropped to 7-10 on the season after a 120-118 loss to UMass on Wednesday. The Rams were +1 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 238 far exceeded the O/U line of 154.5.

After trailing 39-31 at halftime, Fordham rallied by scoring 48 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.

Rams Offense Breakdown

Fordham's offense put up 118 points in their last game, despite shooting just 35.3% from the field and 29.4% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.2%, but they made up for it by hitting 48 free throws on 65 attempts, shooting 73.8% from the line.

Rahsool Diggins led the way with 46 points, hitting 8 of 13 threes at a 61.5% clip, while also adding 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Jackie Johnson III contributed 36 points, though he struggled from deep, making just 4 of 18 attempts.

Rams Team Defense

Despite Fordham's defense holding the opposing team to 35% shooting from the field, they still allowed 120 points. The Rams gave up 30 made field goals, including 20 two-pointers on 51 attempts (39%) and 10 three-pointers on 34 attempts (29%).

Fordham also sent the other team to the free-throw line 65 times, where they converted 48 free throws (73%). Additionally, the Rams allowed 23 offensive rebounds.

Ramblers Preview: Can Loyola Chicago Lock in a Home Win?

Loyola Chicago Ramblers Recent Game

The Ramblers dropped to 10-7 on the season after a tough 83-81 loss to Dayton on Saturday. Despite being +10.5 point underdogs, Loyola Chicago kept things close and covered the spread.

After trailing 33-26 at halftime, the Ramblers rallied in the second half, outscoring Dayton 42-35. The game’s total points of 164 went over the pre-game line of 142.5.

Ramblers Offense Breakdown

Loyola Chicago's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points while shooting 51.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, thanks in part to hitting 12 of 29 from beyond the arc, good for 41.4%.

Enoch Cheeks led the way with 26 points, connecting on 6 of 9 from deep and shooting 71.4% overall. Sheldon Edwards Jr. also had a strong performance, hitting 5 of 8 from three-point range and finishing with 19 points.

Ramblers Team Defense

Despite Loyola Chicago's defensive efforts, they gave up 83 points in their previous game, with opponents shooting 47% from the field. Inside the arc, the Ramblers allowed 54% shooting, as the other team connected on 19 of 35 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Loyola Chicago's defense saw their opponents hit 8 of 22 shots, good for 36%. The Ramblers also sent the other team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 21 attempts, shooting 77%. Loyola Chicago gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Rams vs Ramblers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past ten road matchups, Fordham has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 66 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
Loyola Chicago has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 72 points per game while allowing 81. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Rams have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting favorite, the Ramblers have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.