VCU vs Loyola-Chicago Picks and Prediction – 1/4/2025

The VCU Rams are heading to Joseph. J Gentile Arena on Saturday, where they will take on the Loyola Chicago Ramblers. Get the rest of our free college basketball picks here! The Rams have put together a record of 10-4 which places them twelfth in the A10. VCU has now dropped two of their last three games, most recently suffering a 77-75 loss to St. Bonaventure on Tuesday. Joe Bamisile has been the engine for the Rams this season, he’s averaging a team-leading 16.7 points, 2.3 points, and 5.6 rebounds per game. VCU is scoring 77.4 points per game on 44.9% shooting from the field and 32.0% from three. VCU ranked thirteenth in the country with a 92.5 defensive rating.

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers currently sit eighth in the A10, entering this game with a 9-4 record. The Ramblers are in the midst of a three game losing skid, most recently suffering a 71-68 loss to Murray State on Wednesday. Miles Rubin scored a team-high 16 points in this game, while Des Watson added 12 points and 5 rebounds. Loyola Chicago is scoring 77.2 points per game on 47.7% shooting from the field and 34.7% from three. The Ramblers have been a strong defensive squad this season, coming into this game with a 97.1 defensive rating.

The Ramblers are on home court where they hope to bring their three game losing skid to an end, while VCU looks to bounce back after a loss to St. Bonaventure. VCU has the edge on both ends of the floor, expect them to pick up the win. Final score prediction, Rams win 78-69.