Kent State vs Loyola Chicago Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 26

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 -5.5 point favorite vs Kent State
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Kent State / Loyola Chicago TV channel: ESPN2

The Kent State Golden Flashes visit Gentile Arena to take on the Loyola Chicago Ramblers on Mar. 26. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Chicago, IL, USA.

Loyola Chicago is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The Kent State vs. Loyola Chicago Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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Kent State vs. Loyola Chicago Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Kent State+5.5 -115O 144.5 -110+185
Loyola Chicago -5.5 -105U 144.5 -110-225

Kent State vs Loyola Chicago Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Loyola Chicago will win this college basketball game with 75.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Kent State vs Loyola Chicago Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Loyola Chicago will cover the spread with 70.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Kent State has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 14 games (+9.35 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 19 games (+9.00 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.70 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Kent State have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 19 games (+6.10 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 34 games (+10.20 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 16 games (+9.70 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 34 games (+7.15 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.50 Units / 30% ROI)

Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kent State has a 14-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.85 Units / -10.89% ROI).

  • 21-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.85 Units / -3.46% ROI
  • 12-20 when betting the Over for -10 Units / -28.41% ROI
  • 20-12 when betting the Under for +6.8 Units / 19.32% ROI

Loyola Chicago Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Loyola Chicago has a 18-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.35 Units / 0.93% ROI).

  • 23-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.2 Units / 4.02% ROI
  • 18-16 when betting the Over for +0.45 Units / 1.2% ROI
  • 16-18 when betting the Under for -3.75 Units / -10.03% ROI

Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State has averaged 13.4 offensive rebounds per game (469 rebounds/35 games) this season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.1

Kent State is shooting 44% (930/2,127) this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%

Kent State had 18.9 free throw attempts per game last season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 18.8

Kent State averaged 10.3 offensive rebounds per game (340 rebounds/33 games) last season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.3

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 has 553 assists this season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Loyola Chicago has averaged 15.8 assists per game (553 assists/35 games) this season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 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

Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State has allowed 68.2 points per game (2,387 points/35 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 75.2

Kent State averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (750 rebounds/33 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Kent State has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (799/1,909) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 45%

Kent State has averaged 7.6 steals per game (267 steals/35 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Loyola Chicago Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (829/1,986) this season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

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 has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,558/3,790) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%


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