Duquesne vs Loyola Chicago Prediction 1/24/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Duquesne Dukes and Loyola-Chicago Ramblers meet Saturday in the college basketball action at the Gentile Arena. Here’s a Duquesne vs Loyola Chicago Prediction. This article will include a Duquesne vs Loyola Chicago Pick.

Duquesne Dukes Betting Preview

The Duquesne Dukes lost to Saint Louis, beat Fordham, and they play St. Bonaventure next. Duquesne has lost 4 of its last 5 games.

The Duquesne Dukes are averaging 84.1 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 77.9 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Tarence Guinyard is averaging 16.1 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Jimmie Williams is averaging 16 points and 4.5 rebounds. John Hugley IV is the third double-digit scorer and Jakub Necas is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The Duquesne Dukes are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 71.1 percent from the free throw line. The Duquesne Dukes are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.

Loyola-Chicago Ramblers Betting Preview

The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers lost to Dayton and St. Bonaventure, and they play Saint Joseph’s next. Loyola-Chicago has lost 6 straight games.

The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are averaging 67.8 points on 42.2 percent shooting and allowing 77.5 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Justin Moore is averaging 12.5 points and 4.1 assists, while Miles Rubin is averaging 11.1 points and 7.1 rebounds. Xavier Amos is the third double-digit scorer and Kayde Dotson is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are shooting 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 68.1 percent from the free throw line. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Loyola Ramblers will win

• Duquesne has lost four of its last five games against Conference opponents.
• Loyola (IL) has won 14 of its last 16 Saturday games at Joseph J. Gentile Arena.
• Duquesne has lost the first half in five of its last six games against Conference opponents.

Why the Duquesne Dukes will win

• Loyola (IL) has lost each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• The road team has won each of Duquesne’s last three games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Loyola (IL)’s last nine day games against the Atlantic 10 Conference at Joseph J. Gentile Arena have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• Twenty of Duquesne’s last 24 day games against the Atlantic 10 Conference have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Loyola (IL) ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (1.90).
• Loyola (IL) ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (80.0%).
• Duquesne ranks 48th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (48.2%).
• Duquesne ranks 50th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (84.1).

Duquesne vs Loyola Chicago Prediction

I’m not running to the window to lay chalk with Duquesne on the road, but this has more to do with the Ramblers than anything else. Loyola-Chicago isn’t a good team, with a 5-15 SU record and 5-15 ATS. Loyola-Chicago has lost 7 times on its home court. Duquesne has a clear edge on the offensive side and just gave Saint Louis a run for its money, which could have a carry-over effect in this spot. I want nothing to do with the Ramblers. I’ll side with the road team.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Duquesne -4.5