Kent State vs. Loyola Chicago Picks and Prediction – 3/26/2025

Kent State Golden Flashes (24-11) vs. Loyola Chicago Ramblers (24-11)
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Gentile Arena, Chicago, IL
TV: ESPN2, ESPN+

Previous Games:

  • Kent State: Coming off a 77-75 win vs. Stanford

  • Loyola Chicago: Coming off a 77-76 win vs. San Francisco

Head-to-Head:

Loyola Chicago enters this matchup on a two-game win streak and has won 4 of their last 5 games, while Kent State also comes in strong, having won 4 of their last 5 games.

Loyola Chicago Breakdown:

The Ramblers are on a solid run, highlighted by a 77-76 victory over San Francisco. Jayden Dawson has been the standout player with an average of 13.8 points per game and has been key in their postseason success. Des Watson provides a secondary scoring option, averaging 13.2 points per game. Miles Rubin leads the team in rebounds with 5.4 per game, and Justin Moore leads the Ramblers in assists with 5.3 per game. Loyola Chicago has been a strong offensive team, averaging 72.5 points per game this season, and their home record of 16-1 speaks volumes about their dominance on their own court.

Key Players:

  • Jayden Dawson: 13.8 points per game

  • Des Watson: 13.2 points per game

  • Miles Rubin: 5.4 rebounds per game

Kent State Breakdown:

Kent State enters with momentum after their 77-75 victory over Stanford. Jalen Sullinger has been the team's star, averaging 15.8 points per game. VonCameron Davis is another key contributor, averaging 14.5 points per game. Delrecco Gillespie leads the team in rebounds with 7.9 per game, and Cian Medley contributes as the team's primary playmaker with 4 assists per game. The Golden Flashes have averaged 73 points over their last five games and are looking to carry that offensive momentum into Chicago.

Key Players:

  • Jalen Sullinger: 15.8 points per game

  • VonCameron Davis: 14.5 points per game

  • Delrecco Gillespie: 7.9 rebounds per game

Betting Trends:

Kent State:

  • 10-5 on the road this season.

  • Average 72 points per game on the road.

Loyola Chicago:

  • 16-1 at home this season.

  • Average 76.1 points per game at home.

Exact Score Prediction:

Loyola Chicago 77 – Kent State 72

Our Best Bet:

Loyola Chicago -4.5

With a dominant home record and a strong offensive lineup, Loyola Chicago is poised to cover the spread at home against Kent State in the NIT Quarterfinals.

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