Lafayette vs Loyola Maryland Prediction 1/3/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Lafayette Leopards and the Loyola MD Greyhounds meet Saturday in college basketball action from Reitz Arena in Baltimore. Here’s a Lafayette vs Loyola MD prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Lafayette 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.

Lafayette Leopards Betting Preview

The Leopards were able to win just one of their first seven games this year, taking out Dickinson PA on November 5. After that came a 2-1 stretch with a loss to Monmouth in between wins over Ball State and Mercyhurst. Lafayette lost their next three to Penn, Charlotte and Georgia Tech, leaving the team with a 3-10 overall record across their first 13 outings this year.

On Wednesday versus Colgate, Lafayette entered the second half with a four-point deficit. The Leopards posted another four-point deficit 44-40 the rest of the way and lost eventually 85-77. Mark Butler was tops in the defeat with 19 points and five boards while Caleb Williams had 17 points with seven rebounds. Andrew Phillips chipped in 13 points and three assists as well.

Loyola MD Greyhounds Betting Preview

Over on the Loyola MD side, they were able to win just two of their first seven games. Those victories came over Penn St. Abington and Stonehill. After wins over Washington College MD and Coppin State, the Greyhounds lost the next four versus Hampton, VMI, Mount St. Mary’s and George Mason. That would give Loyola MD a 4-9 record across their first 13 outings.

Matched up against American on Wednesday the Greyhounds were down 44-36 going into the second half. Loyola didn’t end up getting any closer from there, falling further behind on a 40-33 run in an 84-69 loss. Tops in scoring was Braeden Speed with 13 points, four rebounds and three assists. Emmett Adair added 11 points and five boards while Jacob Theodosiou had 11 points in 20 minutes.

Lafayette Leopards @ Loyola Greyhounds Betting Trends: January 3, 2026

Why the Loyola Greyhounds will win

• Lafayette has lost each of its last 11 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Loyola (MD) has won five of its last six day games at Reitz Arena.
• Loyola (MD) has won the first half in each of its last four day games at Reitz Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Lafayette Leopards will win

• Loyola (MD) has lost each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Lafayette has won each of its last four day games following a home loss.

Lafayette vs Loyola MD Prediction

I’ll try Lafayette but realistically I’m not touching this one. The Leopards shot pretty well (48.1 percent) from the field and had 30 rebounds with 34 points in the paint during their latest loss to Colgate. Lafayette missed a few free throws (19-of-28 for 67.9 percent) but even that wouldn’t have overcome the 47.4 percent shooting allowed to the Raiders. Lafayette has lost four straight games and given up 81 or more points in three straight.

As for Loyola, they couldn’t keep pace with American in their latest loss. The Greyhounds shot 42.9 percent from the field with a 30-21 rebounding edge, but also had 18 turnovers with a 50-18 deficit on points in the paint. Loyola has now lost five straight games with 81 or more points surrendered in each of those defeats.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Lafayette Leopards TBA