Loyola Chicago vs Murray State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 25

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  • Loyola Chicago is a -2.5 point favorite vs Murray State
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • Loyola Chicago / Murray State TV channel: ESPNU

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers visit SimpliFI Arena at Stan Sheriff Center to take on the Murray State Racers on Dec. 25. Tip off is scheduled for 1:30pm EST in Honolulu, HI.

Loyola Chicago is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Loyola Chicago vs. Murray State Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Loyola Chicago-2.5 -110O 138.5 -115-140
Murray State +2.5 -110U 138.5 -105+115

Loyola Chicago vs Murray State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts predicted-winning-team will win this college basketball game with confidence-percentage confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Loyola Chicago vs Murray State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts spread-winning-team will cover the spread with spread-confidence confidence for today’s game.


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  • Loyola Chicago has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 32 games (+14.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 32 games (+7.50 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.90 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.40 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Murray State has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+4.85 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Murray State has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.10 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Murray State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.10 Units / 3% ROI)

Loyola Chicago Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Loyola Chicago has a 3-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.85 Units / -48.15% ROI).

  • 8-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.85 Units / 1.31% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.55 Units / -12.86% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.12% ROI

Murray State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Murray State has a 3-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.8 Units / -39.34% ROI).

  • 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.35 Units / -4.1% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.13% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.13% ROI

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 has averaged 16.7 assists per game (733 assists/44 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 13.9

Loyola Chicago has averaged 16.7 assists per game (733 assists/44 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 13.9

Murray State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Murray State has made 26 two point field goals this season — 2nd most among Missouri Valley Teams

Murray State averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (303 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Murray State has averaged 10.0 turnovers per game (441 turnovers/44 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Murray State averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (303 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.3

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 allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (223/646) last season — 3rd highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Loyola Chicago has allowed 66.2 points per game (794 points/12 games) this season — tied for 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.6

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

Murray State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Murray State has allowed 5.0 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Murray State has averaged 7.2 steals per game (87 steals/12 games) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Murray State has 87 steals this season — 5th most among Missouri Valley Teams

Murray State allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (273/743) last season — 13th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%


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