The Loyola Chicago Ramblers (2-1) square off against the Grambling State Tigers (1-1) at the Joseph J. Gentile Center. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Grambling State Tigers at Loyola Chicago Ramblers Free Prediction
The Tigers are hoping for a better outcome after their 86-78 loss to the Wyoming Cowboys in their last outing. Wyoming was effective at getting to and converting from the charity stripe. The Cowboys made 27 of their 32 free throws (84.4 percent), while the Tigers were just 14-23 (60.9 percent). Devante Jackson put together a solid game for Grambling State, recording 12 points.
In the Ramblers’ previous game, they beat the Niagara Purple Eagles, 75-62. Loyola Chicago had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.560 vs. 0.346). Niagara, on the other hand, did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (17-19; 89.5 percent). Cameron Krutwig led Loyola Chicago in scoring with 18 points on 7-for-7 shooting from the field.
Loyola Chicago could dominate on the defensive side of the ball as they battle against one of the nation’s worst offenses. Since last season, the Ramblers rank 21st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.466), while Grambling State is 325th in effective field goal percentage (0.470). Conflicting styles will be on display in this meeting. The up-tempo Tigers rank 20th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Ramblers rank 337th.
Grambling State at Loyola Chicago ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Loyola Chicago ranks 15th in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while Grambling State ranks 277th (37.8).
The Ramblers rank 52nd in assists per game (15.5) while the Tigers rank 280th (11.4).
Grambling State averages 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 36th in the nation. Loyola Chicago ranks 219th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
The Ramblers rank 119th in blocks allowed per game (3.2) while the Tigers rank 252nd (4.4).
Loyola Chicago ranks 276th in three pointers attempted per game (18.6) while Grambling State ranks 323rd (15.3).
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