The Loyola Chicago Ramblers (19-9, 10-5 A-10) are 2.5-point underdogs as they attempt to extend a five-game win streak when they visit the Saint Louis Billikens (16-12, 9-6 A-10) on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Chaifetz Arena. The contest airs at 4 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. The matchup has an over/under set at 140.5 points.
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Saint Louis Cover -2.5 vs Loyola Chicago -116
Saint Louis vs. Loyola Chicago betting lines
- Saint Louis moneyline odds to win: -149
- Loyola Chicago moneyline odds to win: +124
- Spread: Saint Louis (-2.5)
- Total: 140.5
Saint Louis statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Saint Louis sports a better record against the spread at home (6-7-0) than it does in road games (4-7-0).
- The Billikens have hit the over on the total in three of 13 home games (23.1%), compared to two of 11 road games (18.2%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Saint Louis has taken nine of 12 games when playing at home, good for a .750 winning percentage. It has won three of five games away from home (.600) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Billikens have seen a decrease in scoring recently, racking up 68.3 points per game in their last 10 outings, 4.8 points fewer than the 73.1 they’ve scored this season.
- Saint Louis’ defense has been tough lately, as the team has given up 68.2 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 69.4 points per game its opponents average this season.
- Over their last 10 contests, the Billikens are making 0.5 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (8.9 compared to 9.4 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (31.7% compared to 34.1% season-long).
Saint Louis betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-16-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 4-7-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 4-7-0 (As Favorite: 7-10-0; As Underdog: 3-6-0)
- O-U-P: 6-20-0 (Home: 3-10-0; Away: 2-9-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-5 (Home: 9-3; Away: 3-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-7 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.9 (65th in nation) | 41 (41st) | 32.9 (131st) | 32.5 (266th) | 15 (88th) | 12.3 (281st) |
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Loyola Chicago statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Loyola Chicago’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .467 (7-8-0). On the road, it is .750 (6-2-0).
- Ramblers games have finished above the over/under 40% of the time at home (six of 15), and 50% of the time away (four of eight).
- When moneyline underdogs, the Ramblers have won a higher percentage of games at home (2-1) than away (2-3).
Recent trends
- The Ramblers have played worse offensively in their last 10 games, generating 70.9 points per contest, 3.2 fewer points their than season average of 74.1.
- While Loyola Chicago is giving up 68.5 points per game in 2024-25, it has bettered that mark in its past 10 games, allowing 64.8 points per contest.
- The Ramblers are making 9.1 threes per contest with a 35.5% three-point percentage in their previous 10 games, compared to their season averages of 8.5 and 35.6%.
Loyola Chicago betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-14-0 (Home: 7-8-0; Away: 6-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 3-3-0 (As Favorite: 7-11-0; As Underdog: 6-3-0)
- O-U-P: 13-14-0 (Home: 6-9-0; Away: 4-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-4 (Home: 12-0; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-5 (Home: 2-1; Away: 2-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.3 (100th in nation) | 42 (81st) | 31.6 (200th) | 29 (60th) | 16.2 (37th) | 11.9 (250th) |
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