The Loyola Chicago Ramblers and Wichita State Shockers will meet in college basketball action on Thursday night. Loyola is entering this game at 1-2 on the season and Wichita State is 2-0. The Shockers have the early momentum and home-court advantage at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita. Before the Ramblers and Shockers tip things off in Kansas, you can find my Loyola Chicago vs Wichita State prediction below.
Our Loyola Chicago vs Wichita State Pick
- Pick: Wichita State −5.5
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Loyola Chicago Ramblers @ Wichita State Shockers
- Date & Time: Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: Charles Koch Arena, Wichita, Kansas
- Broadcast: ESPN+
Key Storylines
- Loyola Chicago comes in averaging 72.7 points per game while shooting only 38.5% from the field and 30.3% from three-point range. Their defense has allowed 75 points per game early in the season and they will need to clamp down on that end of the floor if they’re going to get a win to get back to .500 for the season here.
- Wichita State is off to a strong start at 2-0. They average 90 points per game on 48.8% shooting from the field and 35.9% from three. Their defense has been stout, allowing 60 points per game, grabbing 45.5 rebounds per contest, and contributing 8.5 steals per game. This is going to be the biggest test thus far for the Shockers, but they will like their chances at home.
- This is the first road game of the season for the Ramblers after they played their first three games in more friendly environments. That could be a huge problem for Loyola Chicago given that they struggled to win consistently on their home floor to start the season.
- Both of these teams have played weak non-conference schedules thus far. KenPom has ranked both of these teams in the bottom third of college basketball in terms of non-conference strength of schedule thus far. That will make this an interesting test for both teams as they take on some quality competition for the first time this year.
Betting Trends
- Wichita State has won 16 of its last 17 non-conference home games at Charles Koch Arena.
- Loyola Chicago is 0-3 against the spread going into this game.
- Wichita State has covered the spread in each of its first two games.
- The under has cashed in two of Loyola Chicago’s first three contests.
- Wichita State is 1-1 in the over/under market to start this season.
Loyola Chicago vs Wichita State Model Projection
Score Projection: Loyola Chicago 68 – Wichita State 76
Win Probability: Loyola Chicago 30%, Wichita State 70%
Final Thoughts
I am somewhat concerned about the level of play we’ve seen from Loyola Chicago early in the season. Despite playing a couple of weak opponents before facing North Texas, the Ramblers’ offense has not been able to get things going. I’ll lay the points with Wichita State at home in this contest, as they should prolong the woes of the Loyola Chicago offense while the Shockers remain unbeaten at home.
