Loyola Chicago vs Rhode Island Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 18

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  • Loyola Chicago (13-11) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Rhode Island (11-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Loyola Chicago / Rhode Island TV channel: CBSSN

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers (13-11) visit Thomas M. Ryan Center to take on the Rhode Island Rams (11-12) on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Kingston, RI.

Loyola Chicago is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).

The Loyola Chicago vs. Rhode Island Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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Loyola Chicago vs. Rhode Island Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Loyola Chicago-4.5 -105O 146.5 -105-190
Rhode Island +4.5 -115U 146.5 -115+155

Loyola Chicago vs Rhode Island Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Loyola Chicago will win this college basketball game with 63.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Loyola Chicago vs Rhode Island Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rhode Island will cover the spread with 57.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Loyola Chicago has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 29 games (+15.25 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.55 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 away games (+3.70 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 away games (+1.45 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 11 away games (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.90 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.45 Units / 7% ROI)

Loyola Chicago Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Loyola Chicago has a 14-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3 Units / 11.34% ROI).

  • 18-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +18.75 Units / 17.46% ROI
  • 10-14 when betting the Over for -5.45 Units / -20.6% ROI
  • 14-10 when betting the Under for +3 Units / 11.39% ROI

Rhode Island Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rhode Island has a 10-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.25 Units / -12.82% ROI).

  • 10-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.75 Units / -1.92% ROI
  • 15-8 when betting the Over for +6.2 Units / 24.55% ROI
  • 8-15 when betting the Under for -8.55 Units / -33.73% ROI

Loyola Chicago Offensive Stats & Trends:

Loyola Chicago has 402 assists this season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Loyola Chicago has made 68 two point field goals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Loyola Chicago has made 68 two point field goals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Loyola Chicago has 402 assists this season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Rhode Island Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rhode Island has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (651 assists/ 734 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Rhode Island has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (651 assists/ 734 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Rhode Island is shooting 65% from the free throw line (329/510) this season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Rhode Island has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (304 assists/ 297 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Loyola Chicago Defensive Stats & Trends:

Loyola Chicago has averaged 27.7 defensive rebounds per game (664 rebounds/24 games) this season — 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Loyola Chicago has averaged 27.7 defensive rebounds per game (664 rebounds/24 games) this season — 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Loyola Chicago has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (547/1,368) this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Loyola Chicago has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (179/501) this season — 31st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Rhode Island Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rhode Island has averaged 5.1 steals per game (117 steals/23 games) this season — 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Rhode Island has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (626 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Rhode Island has averaged 5.1 steals per game (117 steals/23 games) this season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Rhode Island has allowed 8.7 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 24th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3


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