Davidson vs. Loyola Chicago Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – February 18

Published 6:38 pm Monday, February 17, 2025

Tuesday’s contest features the Davidson Wildcats (15-10, 5-7 A-10) and the Loyola Chicago Ramblers (16-9, 7-5 A-10) matching up at John M. Belk Arena in what should be a tight matchup, with a projected 73-71 victory for Davidson according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 7:00 PM ET on February 18.

Based on our computer prediction, Loyola Chicago should cover the spread, which currently sits at 2.5. The two sides are projected to go over the 140.5 total.

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Davidson vs. Loyola Chicago Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • TV: CBS Sports Network
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  • Where: Davidson, North Carolina
  • Venue: John M. Belk Arena
  • Line: Davidson -2.5
  • Point total: 140.5
  • Moneyline (to win): Davidson -138, Loyola Chicago +116

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Davidson vs. Loyola Chicago Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Davidson 73, Loyola Chicago 71

Spread & Total Prediction for Davidson vs. Loyola Chicago

  • Pick ATS: Loyola Chicago (+2.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (140.5)

Davidson is 14-10-0 against the spread this season compared to Loyola Chicago’s 10-14-0 ATS record. Both the Wildcats and the Ramblers are 11-13-0 in terms of hitting the over in their games this season. The two teams average 148 points per game, 7.5 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the past 10 contests, Davidson has a 6-4 record against the spread while going 4-6 overall. Loyola Chicago has gone 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 matches.

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Davidson Performance Insights

  • The Wildcats’ +98 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 3.9 points per game) is a result of scoring 74.2 points per game (185th in college basketball) while allowing 70.3 per contest (131st in college basketball).
  • The 30.6 rebounds per game Davidson averages rank 270th in the nation. Its opponents grab 30.4 per contest.
  • Davidson hits 8.2 three-pointers per game (131st in college basketball) at a 34.7% rate (129th in college basketball), compared to the 7.8 its opponents make while shooting 35.0% from beyond the arc.
  • The Wildcats’ 101.0 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 60th in college basketball, and the 95.7 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 263rd in college basketball.
  • Davidson forces 9.9 turnovers per game (317th in college basketball) while committing 8.9 (11th in college basketball action).

Loyola Chicago Performance Insights

  • The Ramblers are outscoring opponents by 5.0 points per game, with a +126 scoring differential overall. They put up 73.8 points per game (199th in college basketball) and give up 68.8 per contest (84th in college basketball).
  • Loyola Chicago pulls down 31.2 rebounds per game (239th in college basketball) while allowing 28.9 per contest to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 2.3 boards per game.
  • Loyola Chicago connects on 8.4 three-pointers per game (102nd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.4. It shoots 35.5% from deep, and its opponents shoot 33.3%.
  • Loyola Chicago has committed 12.0 turnovers per game (253rd in college basketball) while forcing 12.0 (132nd in college basketball).

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