Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs Wichita State Shockers Picks and Prediction for Thursday, November 13, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Loyola Chicago Ramblers (1-2) visit Wichita, Kansas, and the Charles Koch Arena on Thursday to play the Wichita State Shockers (2-0). Loyola Chicago opened the season with a 91-88 victory over Cleveland State, but has since lost to Mercyhurst and North Texas. In contrast, Wichita State is off to a strong start with two consecutive victories, opening with a 75-58 win over UNC Asheville followed by a 105-62 rout of Prairie View. Loyola Chicago does not have any players listed on its injury report. Wichita State will play without Joy Ighovodj, while Jaret Valencia is questionable. Make sure to read this in-depth Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs Wichita State Shockers prediction. Basketball glory awaits! Check out our top NCAAB picks for Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Wichita State Shockers prediction.
Loyola needs to play better at both ends of the court
The Loyola Chicago Ramblers score an average of only 73 points per game, while shooting just 38.5% overall and 30.3% from 3-point territory. All three stats are 248th or worse. Loyola Chicago's defense allows an average of 75.0 points per game, on 42.1% shooting overall and 34.9% shooting from 3-point territory. These stats are all 167th or worse.
Justin Moore scores an average of 14.3 points per game to lead Loyola Chicago, and Miles Rubin is close behind, averaging 13.7 points per game. The Ramblers have two other players who average double figures in scoring. Loyola averages 33.3 rebounds per game, led by Rubin with an average of 6.3 boards per contest, and Rubin is also the rim protector, averaging 3.3 blocked shots per game. Moore is the playmaker for Loyola Chicago, averaging a team-high 5.3 assists per game.
Wichita State is getting it done at both ends of the court
The Wichita State Shockers have started the season strong, scoring an average of 90.0 points per game and allowing an average of just 60 points per game. Wichita State is tied for 48th in scoring, and the Shockers are tied for 24th in points allowed. Wichita State is shooting 48.8% overall and 35.9% from 3-point territory, while the defense is holding opponents to 36.5% shooting overall and 19.4% shooting from 3-point territory.
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Kenyon Giles scores an average of 17.5 points per game to lead Wichita State, and Dre Kindell is second, averaging 13.0 points per game. Wichita State has three other players who average double figures in scoring. The Shockers average 45.5 rebounds per game, led by Dillon Battie with an average of 8.5 boards per contest. Dre Kindell is the leader in assists at 3.5 per game, and Wichita State averages 12.5 as a team. Giles is the leader in steals at 2.5 per game, and Will Berg is the rim protector, averaging 2.0 blocked shots per game
Loyola Chicago vs. Wichita State Pick
Spread Pick for Loyola Chicago vs. Wichita State
- Which is Hall State Shockers (5 units)
Wichita State is performing better than Loyola Chicago in nearly every stat to start the season. The Shockers are scoring an average of 90 points per game, while Loyola scores just 73 points per game. Wichita State allows just 60 points per game, while Loyola Chicago is allowing 75 points per game. The Shockers are averaging 45.5 rebounds per game, while the Ramblers average just 33.3 rebounds per game. Wichita State is getting it done on offense, shooting 48.8% overall and 35.9% from long distance, while Loyola Chicago is shooting just 38.5% overall and 30.3% from downtown. Wichita State has covered the spread in each of its first two games of the season, while Loyola Chicago is 0-3 ATS in its first three games of the season
Over/Under Pick for Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. Wichita State Shockers
- Under ( units)
The total has finished under in two of Loyola Chicago's first three games of the regular season. The Ramblers are shooting poorly both overall and from three-point territory, while Wichita State has held its first two opponents to an average of just 60 points per game, and the total has finished over in one of Wichita State's first two games.
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