The Loyola Chicago Ramblers (15-9, 6-5 A-10) will face the Saint Louis Billikens (14-11, 7-5) this Friday in their first of two encounters this season. Loyola enters this game with a strong record, having won three of their last four, including a recent overtime victory over Richmond. In contrast, Saint Louis struggles with three losses in their last four games, having recently been defeated by George Mason in overtime.

Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET at Gentile Arena, with Loyola Chicago favored by 2.5 points; the over/under is set at 140.5 points according to SportsLine consensus.

Key Players to Watch

• Jayden Dawson shot a team-leading 24 points in the Ramblers’ last outing, indicating his crucial role in their offensive strategy.
• Gibson Jimerson has been pivotal for Saint Louis, averaging 17.0 points per game, as the Billikens look to utilize his scoring ability to counter Loyola’s strong defense.

Loyola’s current home advantage includes a record of 19-1 in their last 20 games at home, and they have covered the spread in four of their last five games overall. Don’t miss out on this intriguing A-10 matchup.