Offense meets defense when the No. 6 Nevada Wolf Pack (6-0) visit Loyola Chicago to take on the Ramblers (4-2). The game can be seen on ESPNews at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
Nevada Wolf Pack vs. Loyola Chicago Ramblers Free Prediction
In the Wolf Pack’s last matchup, they blew out the Massachusetts Minutemen, 110-87. The Wolf Pack had a turnover percentage of 8.4 (better than their season average of 11.1) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.700 (above their season average of 0.543). Nevada was led by Caleb Martin, who led the team in scoring with 29 points on 9-for-15 shooting.
The Ramblers fell to the Boston College Eagles in their last matchup, 78-66. Boston College’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Loyola Chicago. The Eagles had a rate of 0.578 (above their season average of 0.507), while the Ramblers posted a mark of 0.482 (below their season average of 0.583). Loyola Chicago’s Clayton Custer had a good performance, leading the team in scoring with 17 points on 5-for-16 shooting.
The Ramblers won the only contest against the Wolf Pack last season, 69-68. Loyola Chicago’s 0.606 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Nevada, who had a rate of 0.474.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the prolific offense of Nevada takes on the elite defense of Loyola Chicago. Since last season, the Wolf Pack rank seventh in offensive efficiency, while the Ramblers are 10th in defensive efficiency.
Nevada Wolf Pack vs. Loyola Chicago Ramblers ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Nevada ranks 63rd in three pointers attempted per game (24.7) while Loyola Chicago ranks 290th (18.6).
The Wolf Pack rank sixth in steals allowed per game (4.4) while the Ramblers rank 219th (6.7).
Loyola Chicago ranks 14th in rebounds allowed per game (30.8) while Nevada ranks 224th (36.2).
The Wolf Pack rank 67th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Ramblers rank 237th (2.5).
Loyola Chicago ranks 45th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while Nevada ranks 132nd (13.0).
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