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Bucknell vs Loyola Maryland Prediction 2/26/25 College Basketball Picks
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Loyola Maryland (11-16) vs Bucknell (15-14)
Game Info: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Reitz Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Loyola Maryland +2.5 — Over/Under: 140.5
The Bucknell Bison and Loyola (MD) Greyhounds meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Reitz Arena. Here’s a Bucknell vs Loyola (MD) Prediction. This article will include a Bucknell vs Loyola (MD) Pick.
Bucknell Bison Betting Preview
The Bucknell Bison beat Army and Lehigh, and they play Holy Cross next. Bucknell has won four straight games and is above .500 for the first time since being 4-2.
The Bucknell Bison are averaging 73.3 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 72.8 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Noah Williamson is averaging 17.2 points and 7.6 rebounds, while Josh Bascoe is averaging 15.6 points and 4.4 assists. Ian Motta is the third double-digit scorer and Ruot Bijek is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Bucknell Bison are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 65.9 percent from the free throw line. The Bucknell Bison are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.9 rebounds per game.
Loyola (MD) Greyhounds Betting Preview
The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds lost to Boston, beat Colgate, and they play Navy next. It’s senior night for Loyola (MD), a team with four seniors on its roster.
The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds are averaging 69 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 70.6 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Milos IIic is averaging 14.1 points and 7.6 rebounds, while Jacob Theodosiou is averaging 12.8 points and 2.4 assists. Jordan Stiemke is the third double-digit scorer and Braden Speed is dishing 2.6 assists. The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds are shooting 31.9 percent from beyond the arc and 70.4 percent from the free throw line. The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.
Why the Loyola Greyhounds will win
- Bucknell has lost eight of its last 10 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- The home team has won four of Loyola (MD)’s last five games.
- Bucknell has lost the first half in six of its last eight games at Reitz Arena.
Why the Bucknell Bison will win
- Loyola (MD) has lost each of its last seven home night games against the Patriot League.
- Bucknell has won seven of its last eight games against the Patriot League.
- Bucknell has won the first half in 11 of its last 12 night games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Loyola (MD)’s last seven home night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
- Each of Bucknell’s last five road games has produced a total of 144+ points.
Bucknell vs Loyola (MD) Injury Report
Loyola (MD) doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Bucknell will be without Quin Berger due to a knee injury.
Bucknell vs Loyola (MD) Prediction
Loyola (MD) will have its chances at home where it’s senior night so guys will be motivated to send players off with a victory. The problem is Bucknell is playing some of its best ball with four straight wins and four straight covers. Bucknell beat Loyola (MD) a month ago by 12 points. Bucknell shot 46 percent from the field and 52 percent from three in the victory. Loyola (MD) is just 6-6 SU at home so it’s not like home court has meant much this year. Give me Bucknell and the small number.
