Rhode Island vs Loyola Chicago Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 1

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  • Loyola Chicago (9-19) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Rhode Island (8-20)
  • Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
  • Watch the game on CBS Sports Network

The Rhode Island Rams (8-20) visit Joseph J. Gentile Center to take on the Loyola Chicago Ramblers (9-19) on Mar. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Chicago.

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

The Rhode Island vs. Loyola Chicago Over/Under is 134.5 total points.

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Rhode Island vs. Loyola Chicago Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Rhode Island+4.5 -110O 134.5 -115+160
Loyola Chicago -4.5 -110U 134.5 -105-190

Rhode Island vs Loyola Chicago Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Loyola Chicago will win this game with 60.2% confidence.

Rhode Island vs Loyola Chicago Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Loyola Chicago will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Rhode Island and Loyola Chicago, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Rhode Island has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 22 games (+7.05 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Rhode Island have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 10 away games (+4.75 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 24 away games (+3.00 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 19 games (+8.60 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.45 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 9 games (+1.90 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 10 games (+1.65 Units / 15% ROI)

Rhode Island Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rhode Island has gone 11-17 against the spread this college basketball season (-7.65 Units / -24.88% ROI).

  • 8-20 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.85 Units / -37.98% ROI
  • 17-11 when betting the Over for +4.9 Units / 15.91% ROI
  • 11-17 when betting the Under for -7.7 Units / -25% ROI

Loyola Chicago Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Loyola Chicago has gone 8-20 against the spread this college basketball season (-14 Units / -45.53% ROI).

  • 8-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.2 Units / -22.13% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -0.97% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting the Under for -2.4 Units / -7.79% ROI

Rhode Island Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rhode Island has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (261 assists/ 318 TOs) this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Rhode Island has averaged 66.8 points per game (1,469 points/22 games) this season — tied for lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 70.7

Rhode Island is shooting 40% (504/1,259) this season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Rhode Island has averaged 1.17 points per shot (1,469 points/1,259 shots) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Loyola Chicago Offensive Stats & Trends:

Loyola Chicago has made 48 two point field goals this season — 2nd most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Loyola Chicago has made 48 two point field goals this season — 2nd most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Loyola Chicago has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (285 assists/ 340 TOs) this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Loyola Chicago has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (285 assists/ 340 TOs) this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Rhode Island Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rhode Island has averaged 6.8 steals per game (361 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Rhode Island has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,237/3,050) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Rhode Island has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (3,549 points/3,050 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.19

Loyola Chicago Defensive Stats & Trends:

Loyola Chicago has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (356/1,114) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Loyola Chicago has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (146/431) this season — 5th highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Loyola Chicago has allowed 65.8 points per game (3,555 points/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 68.2


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