Loyola Chicago vs VCU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 30 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Loyola Chicago vs VCU
The Loyola Chicago Ramblers face the VCU Rams, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Friday, January 30.
VCU can finish well clear of Loyola Chicago and that means we’re going for them against the spread. There is -110 on offer that the favorites are able to cover a -19.5 line.
Loyola Chicago Ramblers lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Saint Joseph's Hawks 85-64.
VCU Rams last game saw them claim a 77-69 home win over Richmond Spiders.
Head-to-Head Statistics
VCU beat Loyola Chicago in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 62-55 scoreline. In the past 4 meetings between these teams, VCU have won all of them.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VCU
|
27-7 | 2773 | 2430 | 343 | 19-3 | 8-4 | 6W |
Loyola Chicago
|
9-24 | 2204 | 2500 | -296 | 6-12 | 3-12 | 1L |
Loyola Chicago vs VCU Prediction & Picks
Gear up for Loyola Chicago vs VCU with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.
Game Prediction
If you agree with our prediction that VCU can be superior in this college contest, you can get -110 for this selection against the spread. The favorites should be capable of covering the -19.5 line.
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Key Loyola Chicago vs VCU stats:
VCU -19.5 Probability
Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: VCU -19.5, Under 152.5 and at least one team not to score 60 points and VCU to win on the Result & BTTS lines.
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Correct Score Prediction
62
-
86
VCU
You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a huge payout by getting this correct score right. We’re going for the Rams to achieve a 86-62 victory and hopefully this goes close.
Loyola Chicago vs VCU Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -3333 about VCU Rams which reflects they have a 97% chance of winning this college game. The market suggests that Loyola Chicago are least likely to win at +1280.
The spread is 18.5 and the total points line is currently 150.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you fancy Under 150.5, then the odds are -105.
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Loyola Chicago Stats
VCU Stats
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +19.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +19.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
- -19.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
- -19.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 144.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 152.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 152.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 65.70 pts and allowed 78.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.40 pts and allowed 79.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 161.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 156.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 152.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 152.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 84.40 pts and allowed 76.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.30 pts and allowed 72.00 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Atlantic 10 | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saint Louis
|
28-5 | 2879 | 2294 | 585 | 21-2 | 7-3 | 1L |
|
VCU
|
27-7 | 2773 | 2430 | 343 | 19-3 | 8-4 | 6W |
George Mason
|
23-9 | 2347 | 2160 | 187 | 17-3 | 6-6 | 1L |
Dayton
|
23-11 | 2528 | 2376 | 152 | 16-4 | 7-7 | 1L |
Saint Joseph's
|
22-11 | 2419 | 2306 | 113 | 16-3 | 6-8 | 1L |
Davidson
|
20-13 | 2367 | 2225 | 142 | 12-8 | 8-5 | 1L |
Duquesne
|
18-15 | 2584 | 2481 | 103 | 13-7 | 5-8 | 1L |
George Washington
|
18-15 | 2708 | 2433 | 275 | 13-5 | 5-10 | 1L |
Fordham
|
17-15 | 2235 | 2095 | 140 | 12-8 | 5-7 | 1L |
Rhode Island
|
16-16 | 2236 | 2182 | 54 | 10-7 | 6-9 | 2L |
St. Bonaventure
|
17-17 | 2596 | 2532 | 64 | 10-7 | 7-10 | 1L |
Richmond
|
15-17 | 2455 | 2366 | 89 | 11-8 | 4-9 | 4L |
La Salle
|
9-23 | 2148 | 2370 | -222 | 7-9 | 2-14 | 2L |
|
Loyola Chicago
|
9-24 | 2204 | 2500 | -296 | 6-12 | 3-12 | 1L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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