Saturday’s contest that pits the VCU Rams (10-4, 0-1 A-10) versus the Loyola Chicago Ramblers (9-4, 0-0 A-10) at Joseph J. Gentile Arena has a projected final score of 72-69 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of VCU, who is a slight favorite in this matchup according to our model. Game time is at 2:00 PM ET on January 4.

Based on our computer prediction, Loyola Chicago projects to cover the 4.5-point spread in its matchup against VCU. The over/under is listed at 140.5, and the two sides are projected to come in below that total.

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VCU vs. Loyola Chicago Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025
• Time: 2:00 PM ET
• TV: CBS Sports Network
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• Where: Chicago, Illinois
• Venue: Joseph J. Gentile Arena
• Line: VCU -4.5
• Point total: 140.5
• Moneyline (to win): VCU -205, Loyola Chicago +168

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VCU vs. Loyola Chicago Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  VCU 72, Loyola Chicago 69

Spread & Total Prediction for VCU vs. Loyola Chicago

• Pick ATS: Loyola Chicago (+4.5)
• Pick OU: Under (140.5)

VCU has gone 7-6-0 against the spread, while Loyola Chicago’s ATS record this season is 3-9-0. The Rams have a 7-6-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Ramblers have a record of 5-7-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The teams score an average of 154.6 points per game, 14.1 more points than this matchup’s total. VCU has a 5-5 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall in the past 10 games. Loyola Chicago has gone 3-7 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 games.

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VCU Performance Insights

• The Rams outscore opponents by 15.0 points per game (scoring 77.4 points per game to rank 136th in college basketball while giving up 62.4 per outing to rank 16th in college basketball) and have a +210 scoring differential overall.
• VCU wins the rebound battle by 4.7 boards on average. It collects 35.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 75th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 30.3 per outing.
• VCU hits 9.5 three-pointers per game (54th in college basketball) at a 31.9% rate (273rd in college basketball), compared to the 5.1 per game its opponents make at a 29.8% rate.
• The Rams’ 99.0 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 129th in college basketball, and the 79.8 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 12th in college basketball.
• VCU wins the turnover battle by 2.3 per game, committing 11.6 (185th in college basketball) while its opponents average 13.9.

Loyola Chicago Performance Insights

• The Ramblers put up 77.2 points per game (143rd in college basketball) while giving up 66.5 per outing (70th in college basketball). They have a +139 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 10.7 points per game.
• Loyola Chicago ranks 232nd in college basketball at 32.3 rebounds per game. That’s 5.1 more than the 27.2 its opponents average.
• Loyola Chicago makes 8.0 three-pointers per game (173rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.0. It shoots 34.7% from deep, and its opponents shoot 33.1%.
• Loyola Chicago has typically won the turnover battle this season, committing 11.8 per game (205th in college basketball) while forcing 13.0 (109th in college basketball).

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