Saint Louis Billikens vs Loyola Chicago Ramblers – College Basketball Preview – Feb 13, 2026
The Saint Louis Billikens, ranked #18, are set to play against the Loyola Chicago Ramblers. The game will take place on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 8:30 PM ET. It will be held at the Joseph J. Gentile Arena in Chicago, IL. Fans can catch the game on ESPN2.
Saint Louis enters this game as the favorite with a strong season record of 23-1. Loyola Chicago, on the other hand, has faced challenges with a 6-19 record. The point spread favors Saint Louis by 18.5 points. The over/under for the game is set at 155.5. This is an Atlantic 10 conference game, adding extra importance to the matchup.
Saint Louis Billikens Team Preview
The Saint Louis Billikens are having a great season with a 23-1 record. They have excelled at home with a 16-1 record and remain unbeaten on the road at 7-0. Ranked 18th in the AP poll, the Billikens play in the Atlantic 10 Conference.
Offensively, the Billikens score 91 points per game, ranking seventh. Their field goal percentage stands at 52%, placing them third in this category. They also make 11.4 three-pointers per game, which ranks 16th in the nation.
Key players like Robbie Avila and Quentin Jones contribute significantly to the team. Avila averages 12.8 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. Jones adds 10.1 points and 4 rebounds per game, with a shooting percentage of 48.8%.
Loyola Chicago Ramblers Team Preview
The Loyola Chicago Ramblers have faced some ups and downs this season. Their record is 6-19, with a 4-10 record at home. The team plays in the Atlantic 10 Conference.
In recent games, the Ramblers had a tough outing against Davidson, losing by 20 points. However, they secured a win at home against La Salle, winning by 10 points. Their last game against VCU also ended in a loss by 14 points.
The team’s offense averages 67.6 points per game, ranking them 407th. They have a field goal percentage of 42.2, and a 3-point percentage of 31.1. Defensively, they get 3.8 steals per game and average 3.8 blocks per game.
Betting Prediction
Saint Louis scores 91 points per game, which is very high. They rank seventh in the nation for points per game. Loyola Chicago only scores 67.6 points per game, which is much lower.
The Billikens have a field goal percentage of 52%, which ranks third. Their effective field goal percentage is 61.3%, putting them fourth. Loyola Chicago struggles with a field goal percentage of 42.2%, ranking 339th.
Loyola Chicago has a tough time against the spread, with a 7-18 record. As an underdog, they only cover 29.4% of the time. Saint Louis is favored by 18.5 points, and their strong offense should help them cover.
- Pick: Saint Louis -18.5
