Loyola Chicago vs VCU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 23

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 23, 2024, 1:35 PM
  • VCU (9-7) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Loyola Chicago (8-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
  • Loyola Chicago / VCU TV channel: CBSSN

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers (8-10) visit Stuart Siegel Center to take on the VCU Rams (9-7) on Jan. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Richmond, VA.

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

The Loyola Chicago vs. VCU Over/Under is 137.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Loyola Chicago+4.5 -110O 137.5 -110+175
VCU -4.5 -110U 137.5 -110-210

Loyola Chicago vs VCU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts VCU will win this college basketball game with 68.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Loyola Chicago vs VCU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Loyola Chicago will cover the spread with 54.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Loyola Chicago has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 30 games (+7.65 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+7.60 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 12 away games (+1.40 Units / 11% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.65 Units / 16% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+5.20 Units / 14% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 24 games at home (+4.45 Units / 16% ROI)
  • VCU have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 24 games at home (+3.00 Units / 11% ROI)

Loyola Chicago Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Loyola Chicago has a 9-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.9 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 13-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.2 Units / 14.95% ROI
  • 6-12 when betting the Over for -7.25 Units / -36.52% ROI
  • 12-6 when betting the Under for +5.4 Units / 27.34% ROI

VCU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VCU has a 9-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.2 Units / 1.01% ROI).

  • 10-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.6 Units / -19.72% ROI
  • 9-9 when betting the Over for -0.95 Units / -4.8% ROI
  • 9-9 when betting the Under for -0.95 Units / -4.8% ROI

Loyola Chicago Offensive Stats & Trends:

Loyola Chicago has 320 assists this season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Loyola Chicago has 320 assists this season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Loyola Chicago has made 68 two point field goals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Loyola Chicago has made 68 two point field goals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU Offensive Stats & Trends:

VCU has 21.5 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.5

VCU has averaged 13.2 turnovers per game (699 turnovers/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 32nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

VCU has averaged 1.34 points per shot (3,809 points/2,852 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.26

VCU is shooting 46% (1,313/2,852) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Loyola Chicago Defensive Stats & Trends:

Loyola Chicago has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (437/1,102) this season — 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Loyola Chicago has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (143/402) this season — 2nd highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Loyola Chicago has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (1,279 points/1,102 shots) this season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Loyola Chicago has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (437/1,102) this season — 4th best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 42%

VCU Defensive Stats & Trends:

VCU has 421 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU has averaged 7.9 steals per game (421 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

VCU has averaged 6.1 steals per game (110 steals/18 games) this season — 5th lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

VCU has averaged 7.9 steals per game (421 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4


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