VCU vs Loyola Chicago Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 4

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)
  • VCU is a -5.5 point favorite vs Loyola Chicago
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • VCU / Loyola Chicago TV channel: CBSSN

The VCU Rams visit Gentile Arena to take on the Loyola Chicago Ramblers on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Chicago, IL.

VCU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

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

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
VCU-5.5 -110O 139.5 -115-250
Loyola Chicago +5.5 -110U 139.5 -105+200

VCU vs Loyola Chicago Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts VCU will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

VCU vs Loyola Chicago Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts VCU will cover the spread with 58.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • VCU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 24 of their last 37 games (+11.20 Units / 26% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.65 Units / 44% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 37 games (+7.55 Units / 5% ROI)
  • VCU have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 37 games (+5.50 Units / 14% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 37 games (+3.40 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 31 games (+11.20 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 31 games (+6.45 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.75 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.65 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 19 games at home (+0.10 Units / 0% ROI)

VCU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VCU has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI).

  • 8-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.95 Units / -0.36% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.35 Units / 2.44% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.7 Units / -11.93% ROI

Loyola Chicago Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Loyola Chicago has a 3-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.95 Units / -52.45% ROI).

  • 8-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.45 Units / 0.66% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.55 Units / -4.18% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.53% ROI

VCU Offensive Stats & Trends:

VCU had 942 defensive rebounds last season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU made 529 free throws last season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (222 assists/ 168 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.3

VCU is shooting 32% from three (133/417) this season — tied for 44th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

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 is shooting 65% from the free throw line (184/283) this season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

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 an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (217 assists/ 161 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.3

VCU Defensive Stats & Trends:

VCU has allowed 5.1 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

VCU has averaged 7.6 steals per game (107 steals/14 games) this season — 5th best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

VCU has 107 steals this season — 5th most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (315/1,021) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

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 allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,026/2,518) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 42%

Loyola Chicago has averaged 26.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,211 rebounds/45 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6


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