Loyola Maryland vs Lafayette Prediction 2/5/25 College Basketball Picks
Lafayette (9-14) vs Loyola Maryland (9-12)
Game Info: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Kirby Sports Center)
Betting Odds: Lafayette -3.5 -- Over/Under: 137.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
In this article, we will formulate a Loyola vs Lafayette Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, February 5th, at the Kirby Sports Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Greyhounds’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Leopards’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Loyola
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Lafayette
-Recent betting trends in games played between Loyola and Lafayette
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Greyhounds and Leopards.
Can Lafayette Pick up the Second Straight Win
It has been up and down this season for Lafayette but they are coming off a victory in the last game. The Leopards faced off against Colgate and they scored 76 points while the defense gave up 61 points and that was enough for the victory. At half-time, they were up 46-27 and even though they weren’t as strong in the second half, they were still able to pick up the win. Guard Caleb Williams was one of the difference makers putting up 20 points and nine rebounds. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. Three games ago against Lehigh, the offense scored only 47 points and they can’t let that happen again here.
Lafayette 9-14 straight up but they have been good against the spread going 13-8-2. At home this season they are 5-4 straight up. Lafayette is averaging 68.9 points while their defense is giving up 69.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 302nd in the league while the defense is ranked 125th. They are averaging 14.65 assists per game which is 120th in the league. Justin Vander Baan is averaging 12.2 points while shooting 50 percent from the field and 20 percent from behind the three-point line.
Loyola Held on Late
Loyola in the last game faced off against Boston University and they ended up making just enough shots late to pick up the 69-67 victory. At halftime, they were up 36-34 and they held on for the win. Jacob Theodosiou had a strong game putting up 14 points, two rebounds, and one assist. It was a balanced attack with four different players that finished at least 10 points. Two games ago against Bucknell, there wasn’t as much success, and they ended up losing 79-67.
Loyola sits with a 9-12 record overall and they have gone 9-10-1 against the spread. The over has hit in 14 of the games. Loyola is averaging 69.6 points, while their defense is giving up 71.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 296th in the league while the defense is ranked 174th in the league. As a team, they are shooting 72.24 percent from the free-throw line which is 174th in the league. Milos Ilic is averaging 13.8 points while shooting 52 percent from the field and 32.4 percent from behind the three-point line.
Loyola vs Lafayette Prediction
Layfaette has a positive trend this season in terms of covering spreads, and they are going to find success again in this game. These teams are similar but one area in which Lafayette is better is with hitting shots from deep, by a little bit and that little bit is going to be enough here. Loyola is shooting only 31.59 percent from deep, and their lack of scoring from deep is going to let them down here. Lafayette is going to pull away in the second half and they are going to cover the spread here.
Shane’s Pick Lafayette -3.5
AUTHOR: Shane Mickle
