The Niagara Purple Eagles (1-0) travel to Loyola Chicago to take on the Ramblers (1-1) in a matchup that pits great offense against exceptional defense. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Niagara Purple Eagles at Loyola Chicago Ramblers ATS Prediction
The Purple Eagles will be hoping for a similar result after defeating the St. Bonaventure Bonnies in their last outing, 80-72. The Purple Eagles had a much better free throw rate (0.306 vs. 0.029) and had a better turnover percentage (14.1 vs. 17.8). Niagara was lifted by Marvin Prochet, who led the team in scoring with 20 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
In the Ramblers’ last game, they dropped a tough one against the Furman Paladins, 60-58. Furman’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Loyola Chicago. The Paladins had a rate of 0.436, while the Ramblers posted a mark of 0.398. Loyola Chicago’s Lucas Williamson recorded 12 points and 11 rebounds in the game.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Loyola Chicago should have a substantial advantage. Since last season, the Ramblers offense ranks 10th in that metric at 0.574, while the Niagara defense ranks 282nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.525). Conflicting styles will be on display in this showdown. The fast-breaking Purple Eagles rank 19th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Ramblers rank 339th.
Niagara Purple Eagles vs. Loyola Chicago Ramblers Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Niagara, ATS Winner – Niagara, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Loyola Chicago ranks 15th in rebounds allowed per game (30.7) while Niagara ranks 298th (38.9).
The Ramblers rank 37th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while the Purple Eagles rank 288th (16.2).
Niagara ranks 36th in blocks per game (4.5) while Loyola Chicago ranks 229th (2.5).
The Purple Eagles rank 26th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Ramblers rank 211th (6.8).
Niagara ranks 126th in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while Loyola Chicago ranks 284th (18.6).
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