Florida Atlantic Owls vs Loyola Ramblers Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 11/08/2023

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Venue:  Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL

Where to Watch:  Barstool Sports

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  FAU -5, Loyola-IL +5; Over/Under:  143 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  FAU -5, Loyola-IL +5; Over/Under:  143 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  FAU -5, Loyola-IL +5; Over/Under:  143 points

Florida Atlantic Owls:  0-0 (0-0) (AAC)

Loyola Ramblers:  0-0 (0-0) (A10)

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Florida Atlantic Owls:  N/A

Loyola Ramblers:  N/A

Florida Atlantic finished last season with a 35-4 record overall and they were 11-3 in their road games last season but are on a neutral site in this game. Johnell Davis led the team in points per game last season averaging 13.8 while Alijah Martin was next on the team with 13.4 PPG. Nick Boyd led the team in assists averaging 2.4 per game while Vladislav Goldin led the team in rebounds averaging 6.5 per game. They were 46.6% from the field, 36.6% from 3-point range, and 71.9% from the free throw line with their shooting last season. Their offense was averaging 77.8 PPG and their defense was allowing their opponents to average 65.3 PPG against them. Florida Atlantic had an ATS record of 25-11-1 last season and their O/U record was 19-17-1.

Loyola-Chicago finished last season with a 10-21 record overall and they were 6-8 in their home games last season but are on a neutral site in this game. Philip Alston led the team in points per game last season averaging 14.6 while Braden Norris was next on the team with 10.9 PPG. Braden Norris led the team in assists averaging 4 per game while Philip Alston led the team in rebounds averaging 5.6 per game. They were 46.2% from the field, 33.4% from 3-point range, and 69.7% from the free throw line with their shooting last season. Their offense was averaging 67.4 PPG and their defense was allowing their opponents to average 72.5 PPG against them. Loyola-Chicago had an ATS record of 9-22 last season and their O/U record was 16-14-1.

The current betting odds have Florida Atlantic listed as a 5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. This game is at a neutral site to start the season off for both of these teams but it is also still in Chicago with Loyola getting more of a home advantage here. Loyola was terrible last season and they will be looking to improve this year with some of their starters returning. FAU looked really good last season though as they were one of the best teams in the country and even made a trip to the final four. They were really good last season and they have also brought back almost their entire team from a year ago. They are going to be just as strong as they were last season if not stronger with another year playing together and they are going to be looking to make another statement this year, especially being in a new conference now. FAU has some big expectations now and they will be looking to fulfill those by coming out strong in this season opener. The best way to place a bet here is on Florida Atlantic to cover the spread in this game. 

Florida Atlantic Loyola-IL Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Wednesday, November 8, 2023 (7:00 pm ET start time) is FAU 65 Loyola-IL 53.

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Florida Atlantic Owls: 41-26 ATS in all games. 28-16 ATS as a favorite. 16-9 ATS in non-conference games. 7-4 ATS in all neutral court games. 12-7 UNDER as a neutral court favorite or pick. 81-51 UNDER in non-conference games.

Loyola Ramblers: 22-38 ATS in all games. 3-8 ATS in a neutral court game where the total is 140 to 144.5. 9-5 UNDER in all neutral court games. 4-2 UNDER as a neutral court underdog of 6 points or less or pick. 3-1 UNDER in a neutral court game where the total is 140 to 144.5.

Florida Atlantic Owls:  A. Martin (G) Ques Wed - Foot.

Loyola Ramblers:  None.

“It’s their commitment to each other.” - Dusty May on his team’s success last season and carrying it over into this year.

“No matter what [Loyola Chicago basketball fans are] going to have the team’s back. It’s totally fair to demand a higher standard. That’s what we’re working for. I’m on the same page with all the Rambler fans who want better.” - Drew Valentine on his team building off of last season for this year.

F Leo Beath

G Nick Boyd

F Tre Carroll

G Johnell Davis

G Jalen Gaffney

F Dame Adelekun

F Philip Alston

G Jayden Dawson

G Greg Dolan

G Sheldon Edwards

PPG: N/A

APG: N/A

Reb/G: N/A

PPG: N/A

APG: N/A

Reb/G: N/A

Coaches:

Florida Atlantic Owls: Dusty May (6th season)

Loyola Ramblers: Drew Valentine (3rd season)