Bucknell vs Loyola (MD) Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 28

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 28, 2023, 11:14 AM
  • Loyola (MD) (7-15) are -1.5 point favorites vs Bucknell (8-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 131.5 points
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The Bucknell Bison (8-14) visit Reitz Arena to take on the Loyola (MD) Greyhounds (7-15) on Jan. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Baltimore.

Loyola (MD) is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (+100).

The Bucknell vs. Loyola (MD) Over/Under is 131.5 total points.

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Bucknell vs. Loyola (MD) Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Bucknell+1.5 -120131.5 -115-110
Loyola (MD) -1.5 +100131.5 -105-110

Bucknell vs Loyola (MD) Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Loyola (MD) will win this game with 53.6% confidence.

Bucknell vs Loyola (MD) Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Loyola (MD) will cover the spread with 53.6% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Bucknell and Loyola (MD), plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Bucknell has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.80 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.55 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 21 games (+4.10 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 2 of their last 3 games (+1.65 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Loyola Maryland has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Loyola Maryland has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 5 games (+1.00 Units / 19% ROI)

Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bucknell has gone 7-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-7.3 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 7-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.15 Units / -40.4% ROI
  • 9-12 when betting the Over for -4.2 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • 12-9 when betting the Under for +2.1 Units / 9.09% ROI

Loyola (MD) Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Loyola (MD) has gone 6-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-9.4 Units / -42.82% ROI).

  • 5-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.8 Units / -33.25% ROI
  • 8-12 when betting the Over for -5.2 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • 12-8 when betting the Under for +3.2 Units / 14.55% ROI

Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has averaged 6.9 offensive rebounds per game (374 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.4

Bucknell has averaged 7.5 offensive rebounds per game (165 rebounds/22 games) this season — tied for 36th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5

Bucknell has 15.6 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.0

Bucknell has 15.7 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 17.7

Loyola (MD) Offensive Stats & Trends:

Loyola (MD) has 14.5 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.0

Loyola (MD) has averaged 14.1 turnovers per game (311 turnovers/22 games) this season — tied for 33rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.6

Loyola (MD) has averaged 63.9 points per game (1,406 points/22 games) this season — 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has averaged 5.0 steals per game (270 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Bucknell has allowed 74.7 points per game (4,033 points/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 13th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 69.7

Bucknell has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,497/3,329) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 33rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Bucknell has allowed 8.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 14th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Loyola (MD) Defensive Stats & Trends:

Loyola (MD) has averaged 20.5 defensive rebounds per game (451 rebounds/22 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3


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