Loyola Chicago vs. Ohio State CBB Predictions and Odds - Mar 18, 2022

Ohio State and Loyola Chicago clash in March Madness action at PPG Paints Arena on Friday, with tipoff at 12:15PM EDT.

Dimers' best betting picks for Loyola Chicago vs. Ohio State, as well as game predictions and best odds, are featured in this article.

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Who will win Loyola Chicago vs. Ohio State?

Based on state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Loyola Chicago-Ohio State NCAA Tournament matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives Ohio State a 52% chance of getting the W against Loyola Chicago.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

Ohio State is the +1.5 underdog against Loyola Chicago, with -115 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Loyola Chicago (-1.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -105.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both Ohio State and Loyola Chicago are currently at minus-money betting odds to win on Friday.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for Ohio State at -105. That means you can risk $105 to win $100, for a total payout of $205, if it gets the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Loyola Chicago at -104, where you can risk $104 to win $100, for a total payout of $204, if it comes out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 134 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

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According to DimersBOT, Ohio State (+1.5) is a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 134 points is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Loyola Chicago vs. Ohio State

• Spread: Ohio State +1.5 at -115 with BetMGM (56% probability)
• Moneyline: Ohio State at -105 with BetMGM (52% probability)
• Over/Under: Over 134 at -105 with PointsBet (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7.

Loyola Chicago vs. Ohio State Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Loyola Chicago vs. Ohio State at PPG Paints Arena this Friday has Ohio State winning 67-66.

Use our interactive widget below to view up-to-date Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Loyola Chicago-Ohio State matchup, including pre-game predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before Loyola Chicago vs. Ohio State on Friday March 18, 2022.

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Loyola Chicago vs. Ohio State 2022 CBB Game Info

When does Ohio State play Loyola Chicago in the NCAA Tournament?

• Date: Friday March 18, 2022
• Time: 12:15PM EDT / 9:15AM PDT
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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