Loyola Chicago vs Miami 3/15/18 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The #11 Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are taking on the #6 Miami Hurricanes for what should be an ultra-competitive game. Miami and Loyola-Chicago are taking the court at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. Loyola-Chicago comes into this game as the unquestioned underdog despite a strong year in the MVC. Miami has a deep program and the Hurricanes will have a lot of pressure on them to get out and win this game.

The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers know that they are playing with house money at this point. Loyola-Chicago is going to be pressing with their shot early on but the Ramblers should be able to score some points. During the regular season, Loyola-Chicago was led by the play of Clayton Custer (13 PPG, 4 APG) and he's once again going to be the focal point of their offensive attack. Loyola-Chicago is scoring 72 PPG on offense while giving up 62 PPG to opposing teams on defense. The Miami Hurricanes are going to be once again leaning on their defense to do some damage in this game. Miami spent the season averaging 74 PPG despite having a lack of high-level offensive talent. Miami is led by Lonnie Walker (12 PPG) but more attention should be paid to their team defense. Miami is giving up just 68 PPG to opposing teams on defense so far this year. Look for Miami to go through long runs where Loyola-Chicago has trouble getting to the basket.