<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Hawks versus the Ramblers? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBSS. The game will be played at Joseph J. Gentile Arena in Chicago, IL. The over/under for this game is set at 142.5 points, and Loyola Chicago is favored by -1.5 vs. Saint Joseph's in a Atlantic 10 conference matchup.</p><h3>SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS VS LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Loyola Chicago Ramblers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Joseph J. Gentile Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, February 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Ramblers.</li><li>Not only will Loyola Chicago pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Saint Joseph's Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Saint Joseph's Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Saint Joseph's improved to 13-8 on the season with a 76-72 win over Duquesne on Wednesday. The Hawks were -9.5 favorites but didn't cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 26-24 at halftime, Saint Joseph's exploded for 52 points in the 2nd half while allowing 46. The combined points of 148 went over the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Saint Joseph's put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 46.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.1%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 16 attempts for 18.8%, but excelled inside, connecting on 61.3% of their two-point shots (19/31).</p> <p>The Hawks were strong at the free-throw line, making 29 of 35 attempts for 82.9%. Tre Dinkins III led the way with 27 points, hitting 5 of 11 threes, while Erik Reynolds II added 20 points despite shooting 28.6% from deep. Xzayvier Brown contributed 16 points and 9 rebounds, along with 5 assists.</p><p>Saint Joseph's defense gave up 72 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, with the opposing team hitting 61% of their attempts (19/31).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Saint Joseph's held their opponent to just 18% shooting (3/16). However, they sent them to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 82% of their attempts (29/35). Saint Joseph's also allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Loyola Chicago Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Loyola Chicago Ramblers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Loyola Chicago's season record moved to 11-8 after a 58-53 road loss to George Mason on Wednesday. The Ramblers were +7 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 24-17 at halftime, Loyola Chicago outscored George Mason 32-25 in the second half. The game’s total points of 111 fell short of the 131.5 O/U line.</p><p>Loyola Chicago struggled offensively in their last game, managing just 53 points on 32.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.5%, and they hit only 21.4% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-28 from deep.</p> <p>Jalen Haynes led the Ramblers with 14 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 46.7% from the field. Francis Nwaokorie added 11 points, connecting on 3 of 7 three-pointers, while Loyola grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists as a team.</p><p>Loyola Chicago's defense put on a strong performance, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 34% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 20 attempts, a 15% shooting rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Loyola Chicago's defense allowed 19 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 43% success rate for their opponent. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 11 of those attempts, shooting 50% from the stripe. Loyola Chicago gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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