Loyola Chicago (24-11) vs Kent State (24-11)
Game Info: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Gentile Arena)
Betting Odds: Loyola Chicago -4.5 — Over/Under: 144.5
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Where to Watch: ESPN2
The Kent State Golden Flashes and Loyola-Chicago Ramblers meet Wednesday in the college basketball NIT Quarterfinal at the Gentile Arena. Here’s a Kent State vs Loyola-Chicago Prediction. This article will include a Kent State vs Loyola-Chicago Pick.
Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Preview
The Kent State Golden Flashes are coming off wins over St. Bonaventure and Stanford. Kent State is 11-3 since starting the season with a 13-8 record.
The Kent State Golden Flashes are averaging 73.8 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 68.4 points on 42 percent shooting. Jalen Sullinger is averaging 15.8 points and 2.2 rebounds, while VonCameron Davis is averaging 14.5 points and 1.9 assists. Morgan Safford is the third double-digit scorer and Marquis Barnett is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Kent State Golden Flashes are shooting 31.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.1 percent from the free throw line. The Kent State Golden Flashes are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
Loyola-Chicago Ramblers Betting Preview
The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are coming off wins over San Jose State and San Francisco. Loyola Chicago has won 12 of its last 15 games since February 1.
The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are averaging 73.6 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 68.9 points on 41.7 percent shooting. Jayden Dawson is averaging 13.8 points and 1.8 assists, while Des Watson is averaging 13.2 points and 3.7 rebounds. Sheldon Edwards Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Miles Rubin is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 67.4 percent from the free throw line. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.
Why the Loyola Ramblers will win
- Loyola (IL) has won each of its last 15 night games at Joseph J. Gentile Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Kent State Golden Flashes will win
- Kent State has won each of its last four night games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of Loyola (IL)’s last 12 games against the Mid-American Conference Conference have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
- Eight of Kent State’s last 10 games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kent State ranks 35th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (31.7).
- Kent State ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (53.7%).
Kent State vs Loyola-Chicago Injury Report
Kent State doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Loyola-Chicago will continue to be without Justin Moore due to a leg injury.
Kent State vs Loyola-Chicago Prediction
Give Kent State credit for getting to this spot after two road upsets, but that shoe has to drop eventually. Kent State gets after it defensively but the offense can’t be trusted and at some point that’s going to be an issue on the road. Loyola-Chicago has won 16 of its 17 home games this season and has been great for bettors lately with covers in eight of its last 10 games. Loyola-Chicago is the more balanced team, as it has more bark offensively, and the Ramblers are a program that’s used to tournament success over the last decade or so. That matters. The line is more than reasonable. Give me Loyola-Chicago and the soft line.
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