Loyola (MD) vs VCU Picks and Prediction – 11/17/2024

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The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds will be in Richmond on Saturday evening for a matchup against VCU. The Greyhounds have two wins through three games played coming into Saturday on two game-winning streak following an 18 point victory. Offensively Loyola has done the work averaging 76.3 points on 44% shooting. Defensively the Greyhounds have held their own holding components to 57.7 points per game but allowed 50 in their last outing. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

Milos Ilic is the offensive this season for Loyola Maryland averaging 12.3 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. Jordan Stiemke also averages 12.3 points per game, while Braeden Speed has chipped in heavily this year averaging 10 points as well. David Brown III is 4th on the roster averaging eight points and leads the team dishing out 2.3 assists.

The VCU Rams stay at home Saturday undefeated on the year following the 21 point victory against Merrimack. Offensively VCU has done phenomenal this season scoring 75.7 points per game on 44.8% shooting despite scoring only 63 in their last outing. Defensively VCU has been top tier as well holding opponents under 55 points per game after giving up 42 in their last victory.

Offensively VCU was terrible in their last game making just 38% of their shots and 20% from beyond the arc. Defensively however VCU was dominant holding their opponent under 28% shooting and allowed just one made three resulting in the double digit win.Joe Bamisile leads the VCU offense this season averaging 18.7 points per game. Phillip Russell is second on the team averaging 18 points in 25 minutes of action. Max Shulga averages 10.7 points and leads the team dishing out 4.3 assists. Jack Clark is 4th on the team averaging 8.7 points in a team leading 7.7 $2.00 per game.

VCU is playing better basketball coming into Saturday and will continue to roll for their own fans. Take the Rams and do the work on both sides of the ball, as they have an elite defense that will stifle Loyola. VCU remains undefeated Saturday night with a win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, VCU Rams win and fail to cover 75-61.