Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies Matchup

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

St. Bonaventure vs Loyola Chicago Prediction

Looking to win big? The Bonnies and Ramblers face off at 9:00 ET on CBSS. The Ramblers are hosting the game at Joseph J. Gentile Arena in Chicago, IL. The odds for this Atlantic 10 conference game currently have Loyola Chicago as the -2 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 132.5 points.

St. Bonaventure vs. Loyola Chicago Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: St. Bonaventure Bonnies at Loyola Chicago Ramblers
Where: Chicago at Joseph J. Gentile Arena
Date: Tuesday, February 4th
Betting Odds LOYCH -2, STBON +111 | LOYCH -132 O/U 132.5

Bonnies Preview: Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog St. Bonaventure?

St. Bonaventure Bonnies Recent Game/Games

The Bonnies improved to 16-6 on the season after a 74-72 win over Fordham on Saturday. St. Bonaventure was a -10.5 favorite going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread.

St. Bonaventure led 40-29 at halftime, but allowed Fordham to score 43 points in the second half, while the Bonnies put up 34 points of their own. The total points for the game ended at 146, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.

Bonnies Offense Breakdown

St. Bonaventure's offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 55.8% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 69.4% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, going just 4-for-16 (25%).

Noel Brown led the way with 22 points on 7-of-9 shooting, and Jackie Johnson III added 20 points, hitting 2-of-5 from three. Japhet Medor was also effective from deep, making 4-of-7 threes and finishing with 18 points.

Bonnies Team Defense

St. Bonaventure's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points on 55% shooting from the field. The Bonnies allowed their opponent to connect on 69% of their two-point attempts, as they went 25/36 inside the arc.

From three-point range, St. Bonaventure held their opponent to 25% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 16 attempts. The Bonnies also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 12 free throws for 63%.

Ramblers Preview: Can The Ramblers Secure a Home Victory?

Loyola Chicago Ramblers Recent Game/Games

Loyola Chicago improved to 12-8 on the season with a 58-55 win over Saint Joseph's on Saturday. The Ramblers, who were +1.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the win but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 113 fell well short of the 142.5 O/U line.

After leading 34-17 at halftime, Loyola Chicago allowed Saint Joseph's to score 38 points in the 2nd half while managing just 24 points themselves. Despite the narrow finish, the Ramblers held on for the win.

Ramblers Offense Breakdown

Loyola Chicago managed just 58 points in their last game, shooting 44.2% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 15 attempts for a 26.7% rate, resulting in an effective field goal percentage of 48.1%.

Erik Reynolds II led the team with 17 points, but hit just 1 of 8 from three-point range. Xzayvier Brown also struggled, going 0 for 6 from deep and 2 for 17 overall, finishing with 14 points and 6 rebounds.

Ramblers Team Defense

Even with Loyola Chicago allowing 55 points, their defense couldn't overcome the Ramblers' offensive struggles. Loyola Chicago shot 44% from the field, making 23 of their 52 attempts. They found more success inside, hitting 51% of their two-point shots, going 19/37.

From beyond the arc, the Ramblers connected on just 4 of their 15 three-point attempts, shooting 26%. They also went to the free-throw line 11 times, converting 8 of those for a 72% free-throw percentage. Loyola Chicago gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bonnies vs Ramblers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Bonnies last five road games, the team averaged 67 points per game while allowing 67. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
Loyola Chicago has a 1-4 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 67 points per game while allowing 74. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Bonnies have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Ramblers have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 1-4 against the spread.