Detroit Mercy vs Loyola-Chicago Picks and Prediction – 11/8/2024

On Thursday, the Detroit Mercy Titans (1-0) face off against the Loyola Chicago Ramblers (1-0) at Gentile Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Loyola Chicago comes into this matchup having won their first game of the season.In their previous season, Des Watson and Philip Alston were the standout performers for Loyola Chicago when it came to scoring, both managing to average 12.6 points per game. Meanwhile, the team relied on Miles Rubin who came out on top in the rebounding department, averaging 4.7 rebounds per game. Braden Norris was another key player, excelling in playmaking as he led the Ramblers with an average of 4.8 assists per game. During their final five games of the season, the team maintained a strong offensive performance, averaging 69.6 points per game, contributing to their impressive overall record of 23 wins and 9 losses. For the entire season, Loyola Chicago managed to score an average of 71.8 points each game. Heading into the new season, the Ramblers are aiming to mirror the success they experienced last year.

Detroit Mercy enters this game having won their first game of the season. Last season, Jayden Stone was the standout player for Detroit Mercy, topping the team's scoring charts with an impressive average of 20.8 points per game. Not far behind him was Marcus Tankersley, who contributed significantly as the team's second-highest scorer, averaging 16.6 points each game. Over at Loyola Chicago, Edoardo Del Cadia was the leading player in terms of rebounds, hauling in an average of 5.7 rebounds per game. Jayden Stone also played a crucial role in playmaking for the Titans, leading them with an average of 2.7 assists per game. Unfortunately, despite these individual performances, Detroit Mercy struggled defensively, especially in their final five games of the season, where they conceded an average of 80.6 points per game. They ended the season with a disappointing overall record of 1 win and 31 losses. Looking ahead, the Titans are eager to put this challenging season behind them and improve their prospects. On average, the team managed to score 66 points per game throughout the season.

Last season, Detroit Mercy struggled significantly in college basketball, managing to win just a single game out of a total of thirty-two games overall. Meanwhile, Loyola Chicago proved to be formidable on their home court, securing victories in fifteen of their seventeen home games. As they prepare to face Detroit Mercy, Loyola Chicago is keen to maintain their strong record and steer clear of a major upset in front of their home crowd. Final Score Prediction, Loyola Chicago Ramblers win but fail to cover the spread, 78-65.