Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs San Francisco Dons Matchup

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

San Francisco vs Loyola Chicago Prediction

Looking to win big? The Dons and Ramblers face off at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. The Ramblers are hosting the game at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI. San Francisco is favored by -3 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 139 points.

San Francisco vs. Loyola Chicago Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: San Francisco Dons at Loyola Chicago Ramblers
Where: Milwaukee at Fiserv Forum
Date: Sunday, December 15th
Betting Odds SF -3, SF -167 | LOYCH +135 O/U 139

Dons Preview: Can the Dons Lock in a Win at Milwaukee?

San Francisco Dons Recent Game/Games

The Dons improved to 7-2 on the season with a 78-61 home win over Saint Louis on Thursday. San Francisco, favored by 9 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 139 fell short of the 151.5 O/U line.

San Francisco led 33-29 at halftime and pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Billikens 45-32.

Dons Offense Breakdown

San Francisco's offense was clicking in their last game, as they put up 78 points on 50.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61%, thanks in part to hitting 45.8% of their threes (11/24).

Malik Thomas led the way with 22 points, shooting 64.3% overall and 75.0% from deep (3/4). Marcus Williams and Robbie Avila each dished out 5 assists, with Williams also knocking down 3 threes at a 60.0% rate.

Dons Team Defense

San Francisco's defense gave up 61 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Dons allowed 19 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 54% success rate.

From beyond the arc, the Dons' opponent hit 11 of 24 threes, shooting 45%. San Francisco also sent them to the line 11 times, where they made 7 free throws, shooting 63%. The Dons gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Ramblers Preview: Will the Ramblers Find a Way to Win at Home?

Loyola Chicago improved to 7-0 on the season with a 74-72 win over South Florida on Saturday. The Ramblers were -10.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 146, just under the O/U line of 146.5.

Loyola Chicago trailed 38-35 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring South Florida 39-34 to secure the win.

Ramblers Offense Breakdown

In their recent game, Loyola Chicago put up 74 points, shooting 42.6% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range, hitting 6 of 21 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.5%, and they made 16 of 23 free throws, good for 69.6%. The Ramblers grabbed 8 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists.

Jayden Reid led the way with 23 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 50% from deep, adding 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Kasen Jennings was perfect from three, hitting all 3 attempts, finishing with 13 points, while Kymany Houinsou contributed 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Ramblers Team Defense

Loyola Chicago gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 50% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Loyola Chicago held their opponent to 6 threes on 21 attempts, a 28% shooting performance. The Ramblers also sent them to the line 23 times, where they converted 16 free throws, or 69%. Loyola Chicago allowed 8 offensive rebounds.

Dons vs Ramblers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

San Francisco has a 1-4 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 71 points per game while allowing 72. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
Loyola Chicago has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 68 points per game while allowing 67. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Ramblers have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Dons have a straight up record of 8-2 and an ATS mark of 6-4.