Loyola Chicago vs UMass Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 14

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  • UMass (13-12) are -4.5 point favorites vs Loyola Chicago (8-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers (8-16) visit William D. Mullins Center to take on the UMass Minutemen (13-12) on Feb. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Amherst.

UMass is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

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

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Loyola Chicago vs. UMass Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Loyola Chicago+4.5 -110O 146.5 -115+165
UMass -4.5 -110U 146.5 -115-200

Loyola Chicago vs UMass Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts UMass will win this game with 60.0% confidence.

Loyola Chicago vs UMass Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Loyola Chicago will cover the spread with 51.1% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Loyola Chicago and UMass, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Loyola Chicago has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 15 games (+8.80 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 8 away games (+3.80 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago have covered the 1H Spread in 4 of their last 6 games (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games (+1.45 Units / 26% ROI)
  • UMass has hit the Game Total Over in 31 of their last 50 games (+10.10 Units / 18% ROI)
  • UMass has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 27 games (+5.35 Units / 17% ROI)
  • UMass has hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 games at home (+2.25 Units / 40% ROI)
  • UMass have covered the Spread in 3 of their last 4 games at home (+1.90 Units / 44% ROI)

Loyola Chicago Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Loyola Chicago has gone 7-17 against the spread this college basketball season (-11.7 Units / -44.4% ROI).

  • 7-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.85 Units / -21.46% ROI
  • 13-11 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 3.41% ROI
  • 11-13 when betting the Under for -3.3 Units / -12.5% ROI

UMass Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UMass has gone 10-15 against the spread this college basketball season (-6.5 Units / -23.68% ROI).

  • 11-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.3 Units / -9.53% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Over for -2.3 Units / -8.36% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI

Loyola Chicago Offensive Stats & Trends:

Loyola Chicago has made 48 two point field goals this season — 2nd most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Loyola Chicago has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (285 assists/ 340 TOs) this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Loyola Chicago has made 48 two point field goals this season — 2nd most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Loyola Chicago is shooting 37% from three (446/1,217) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

UMass Offensive Stats & Trends:

UMass is shooting 41% (556/1,343) this season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

UMass has a TS% of 44% this season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

UMass has an eFG% of 49% since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 43rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

UMass has a 34% free throw rate (457 free throw attempts/1,343 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 45th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 31%

Loyola Chicago Defensive Stats & Trends:

Loyola Chicago has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (146/431) this season — 5th highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Loyola Chicago has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (356/1,114) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Loyola Chicago has allowed 65.8 points per game (3,555 points/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 68.2

UMass Defensive Stats & Trends:

UMass has averaged 7.1 steals per game (156 steals/22 games) this season — 5th best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

UMass has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (1,472/3,172) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

UMass has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (1,472/3,172) since the start of the 2021-22 season — highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%

UMass has allowed an average of 1.28 points per shot (4,056 points/3,172 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.19


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