Canisius vs Loyola Chicago Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 18

Loyola Chicago coach Drew Valentine gestures during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Dayton onFriday, March 1, 2024, in Chicago. Loyola won 77-72. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
(AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
  • Loyola Chicago is a -25.5 point favorite vs Canisius
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Canisius / Loyola Chicago TV channel: ESPN+

The Canisius Golden Griffins visit Gentile Arena to take on the Loyola Chicago Ramblers on Dec. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Chicago, IL.

Loyola Chicago is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -25.5 (-110).

The Canisius vs. Loyola Chicago Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Canisius+25.5 -110O 142.5 -105+3000
Loyola Chicago -25.5 -110U 142.5 -115-10000

Canisius vs Loyola Chicago Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Loyola Chicago will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Canisius vs Loyola Chicago Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Loyola Chicago will cover the spread with 61.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Canisius has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.23 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 30 games (+18.95 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.00 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.60 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 30 games (+2.60 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.75 Units / 8% ROI)

Canisius Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Canisius has a 4-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.55 Units / -23.39% ROI).

  • 0-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -10 Units / -100% ROI
  • 6-4 when betting the Over for +1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 4-6 when betting the Under for -2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI

Loyola Chicago Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Loyola Chicago has a 3-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.55 Units / -28.81% ROI).

  • 7-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.1 Units / 5.35% ROI
  • 4-4 when betting the Over for -0.35 Units / -4% ROI
  • 4-4 when betting the Under for -0.4 Units / -4.52% ROI

Canisius Offensive Stats & Trends:

Canisius averaged 1.17 points per shot (2,179 points/1,855 shots) last season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Canisius averaged 12.9 turnovers per game (399 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 37th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Canisius had a TS% of 46% last season — 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Canisius had 344 offensive rebounds last season — 2nd most among MAAC Teams

Loyola Chicago Offensive Stats & Trends:

Loyola Chicago averaged 16.3 assists per game (523 assists/32 games) last season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 13.6

Loyola Chicago averaged 16.3 assists per game (523 assists/32 games) last season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 13.6

Loyola Chicago averaged 12.8 turnovers per game (410 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 44th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Loyola Chicago averaged 12.8 turnovers per game (410 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 44th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Canisius Defensive Stats & Trends:

Canisius averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (745 rebounds/31 games) last season — 3rd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Canisius allowed opponents to shoot 45% (843/1,862) last season — tied for 38th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Canisius averaged 6.0 steals per game (187 steals/31 games) last season — 3rd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Canisius allowed 6.3 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Loyola Chicago Defensive Stats & Trends:

Loyola Chicago allowed opponents to shoot 40% (729/1,804) last season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Loyola Chicago averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (874 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Loyola Chicago averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (874 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Loyola Chicago averaged 6.9 steals per game (220 steals/32 games) last season — 5th best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5


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