There are no ranked teams in action tonight. In fact, there is only one Power 4 matchup on what is a very quiet night of college basketball. Who has the edge in that game between the UCLA Bruins and the Indiana Hoosiers? Meanwhile, the Saint Louis Billikens take on the Loyola Chicago Ramblers and the San Jose State Spartans host the Nevada Wolf Pack. Who has the advantage in each of those games?
Here are the best college basketball picks for Friday, February 14’s game Saint Louis vs. Loyola Chicago.
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Friday’s Best College Basketball Bets: Saint Louis vs. Loyola Chicago
Saint Louis vs. Loyola Chicago
Both of these teams are averaging over 73 points per game while allowing at least 68.8. That would point to this game going over the listed total. However, recent play suggests that this may be a lower-scoring game than many expect.
The Ramblers have seen four of their last five games finish with 130 points or fewer. In two of those contests, neither team scored even 60 points. And while they're coming off an 87-80 win over the Richmond Spiders, that game went to overtime.
The Billikens have been a part of higher-scoring games, with five consecutive games going for at least 134 points. But they've also been a part of some low-scoring affairs, including three games in A-10 play where neither team scored 70 points. Because neither team is consistent enough on offense, I'll take the Under.
The Pick: Under 140.5 (-110)
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