American vs Loyola Maryland Prediction 1/28/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The American Eagles and the Loyola MD Greyhounds meet Wednesday in college basketball action from Reitz Arena in Baltimore. Here’s an American vs Loyola MD prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best American vs Loyola MD pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

American Eagles Betting Preview

This year the Eagles started out on a pretty solid 7-4 clip over their first 11 games. American would hit a 2-4 run after that though, losing versus VCU, Virginia, Colgate and Holy Cross in that time. The Eagles have since won four straight games over Navy, Army, Colgate and Holy Cross in succession. Over the first 21 games of the year that gives American a 13-8 overall record in the books.

In the Holy Cross rematch on the road this past weekend, the Eagles went into the second half sporting a 41-27 lead. American cruised from there on a 40-35 deficit, powering out the road victory 76-67 in the end. Madden Collins was the team’s leading scorer on 20 points with five rebounds and two assists, while Julen Iturbe added 15 points and eight rebounds in 27 minutes of work.

Loyola MD Greyhounds Betting Preview

Over on the Loyola MD side, they could only manage a 4-5 record over their first nine games this year. The Greyhounds lost to Hampton, VMI, Mount St. Mary’s, George Mason, American and Lafayette in the next six. Since then it’s been a 3-3 run with losses to Bucknell, Colgate and Lehigh in that time. Over the first 21 games of the year the Greyhounds own a 7-14 record.

Back on Saturday in the home rematch versus Bucknell, Loyola MD held a 31-23 edge at the break. The Greyhounds were outscored 39-36 the rest of the way but ended up hanging on in the end for a 67-62 win. The only player on the team to finish in double figures however, ws Braeden Speed. He managed to put up 24 points with five rebounds and one assist in the victory.

American University Eagles @ Loyola Greyhounds Betting Trends: January 28, 2026

Why the Loyola Greyhounds will win

• The home team has won each of Loyola (MD)’s last three games.
• American University has lost each of its last three road night games against the Patriot League.

Why the American University Eagles will win

• Loyola (MD) has lost each of its last eight Wednesday games at Reitz Arena.
• American University has won each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Loyola (MD) has lost the first half in five of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

American vs Loyola MD Prediction

I’ll stay with the Eagles I suppose. American is coming off a pretty routine win over Holy Cross, taking the road victory thanks to 50.8 percent shooting from the field and 83.3 percent (10-of-12) from the line. The 44-22 advantage on points in the paint and seven turnovers were helpful as well. The Eagles have won four straight games now, scoring 70 or more points in each of the last three.

These teams last saw each other back on New Year’s Eve in an 84-69 home win for American. In that one the Eagles shot an excellent 59.3 percent from the field with 44.4 percent (8-of-18) from outside and a 50-18 advantage on points in the paint. American got out-rebounded 30-21 however, and got to the line just nine times (making six) to the Greyhounds’ 21 tries (making 18 of them for 85.7 percent). Still, the Eagles should have a sizable advantage overall in the road rematch.

Andrew Jett's Pick: American Eagles TBA