Loyola Chicago vs Saint Louis Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 1

Saint Louis guard Gibson Jimerson (24) looks to pass around Saint Joseph's guard Cameron Brown during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
  • Saint Louis is a -2.5 point favorite vs Loyola Chicago
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • Loyola Chicago / Saint Louis TV channel: CBSSN

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers visit Chaifetz Arena to take on the Saint Louis Billikens on Mar. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in St. Louis, MO, USA.

Saint Louis is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Loyola Chicago vs. Saint Louis Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

Bet now on Saint Louis vs Loyola Chicago & all college basketball games with BetMGM

Loyola Chicago vs. Saint Louis Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Loyola Chicago+2.5 -105O 139.5 -110+125
Saint Louis -2.5 -115U 139.5 -110-155

Loyola Chicago vs Saint Louis Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Saint Louis will win this college basketball game with 60.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Loyola Chicago vs Saint Louis Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Saint Louis will cover the spread with 56.1% confidence for today’s game.


Bet now on Saint Louis vs Loyola Chicago and all games with BetMGM


  • Loyola Chicago has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 32 games (+6.75 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 32 games (+5.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.95 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Saint Louis has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 31 games (+12.10 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Saint Louis has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 14 games at home (+9.50 Units / 58% ROI)
  • Saint Louis has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+7.45 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Saint Louis have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+5.30 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Saint Louis has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+2.90 Units / 8% ROI)

Loyola Chicago Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Loyola Chicago has a 13-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.45 Units / -8.22% ROI).

  • 18-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.4 Units / 2.63% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting the Over for -0.25 Units / -0.84% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting the Under for -2.35 Units / -7.91% ROI

Saint Louis Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Saint Louis has a 11-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.6 Units / -19.51% ROI).

  • 15-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.15 Units / 0.73% ROI
  • 6-20 when betting the Over for -16 Units / -55.94% ROI
  • 20-6 when betting the Under for +13.4 Units / 46.85% 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 16.2 assists per game (454 assists/28 games) this season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.7

Loyola Chicago averaged 16.3 assists per game (523 assists/32 games) last season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Saint Louis Offensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Louis averaged 38% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (683 free throw attempts/1,818 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 30th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Saint Louis shot 45% (821/1,818) last season — 4th best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Saint Louis shot 36% from three (248/680) last season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Saint Louis averaged 75.0 points per game (2,400 points/32 games) last season — 4th best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 73.0

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 has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,588 rebounds/60 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Loyola Chicago has forced 12.9 turnovers per game (361 turnovers/28 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Saint Louis Defensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Louis allowed 79.2 points per game (2,536 points/32 games) last season — highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 70.3

Saint Louis allowed 79.2 points per game (2,536 points/32 games) last season — highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 70.3

Saint Louis allowed an average of 1.33 points per shot (2,536 points/1,904 shots) last season — 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Saint Louis allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (296/808) last season — highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%


Bet now on Saint Louis vs Loyola Chicago and all games with BetMGM


More College Basketball Betting at

BetMGM is the best online sportsbook for college basketball betting throughout the year. From futures like national championship odds and conference championship odds to weekly team betting like Purdue basketball odds, Michigan basketball odds, or Indiana basketball odds, there’s entertainment for everyone. If you don’t have an account, check your eligibility for a sportsbook welcome offer or BetMGM Refer A Friend bonus.

First Bet Offer BetMGM State Promo Pages $1,500
About the Author

BetMGM Betting

Read More @BETMGM

Our BetMGM betting authors are experts who focus on individual game matchups & player prop bets with an emphasis on betting odds, lines & predictions.

Our BetMGM betting authors are experts who focus on individual game matchups & player prop bets with an emphasis on betting odds, lines & predictions.