| MATCHUP | Loyola Chicago Ramblers | Fordham Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 6-20 | 14-12 |
| Spread | +9.5 -115 | -9.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +320 | -410 |
| Total | Over 138.5 (-115) | Under 138.5 (-105) |
| Where | Rose Hill Gym, Bronx, NY | |
| When | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Loyola Chicago Ramblers and the Fordham Rams meet Wednesday in college basketball action from Rose Hill Gym in New York. Here’s a Loyola vs Fordham prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Loyola vs Fordham 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.
Loyola Ramblers Betting Preview
The Ramblers have had a tough year so far. Loyola started out at just 5-9 overall, then took losses to Dayton, Davidson, George Washington, George Mason, Dayton, St. Bonaventure, Duquesne, Saint Joseph’s and VCU in succession. Loyola would then beat La Salle before losses to Davidson and Saint Louis in the next pair, giving the team a rough 6-20 record on the year.
In the Saint Louis game back on Friday the Ramblers entered the locker room at halftime with a 39-29 deficit. Loyola didn’t end up getting any closer than that, hitting a 47-30 run the rest of the way in a 47-30 loss in the end. Leading the team in scoring during the losing effort was Justin Moore with 12 points and three assists while Daniil Glazkov had 11 points with six rebounds.
Fordham Rams Betting Preview
Over on the Fordham side, they kicked off the season on a 9-4 stretch through their first 13 outings. The Rams lost to Dayton, Richmond, George Mason, Saint Louis, Duquesne and Davidson in the next seven games, though. After that came a 4-2 run with wins over La Salle, George Washington, Saint Joseph’s and Rhode Island, giving the team a 14-12 record this year.
Matched up against Rhode Island on Saturday the Rams were coming onto the floor in the second half sporting a 31-24 deficit. Fordham roared back from there on a 39-32 run and managed to force overtime. Following the extra period, Fordham had a 70-66 victory on the road in comeback fashion. Tops in scoring was Dejour Reaves with 19 points, five boards and three assists.
Loyola Ramblers @ Fordham Rams Betting Trends: February 18, 2026
Why the Fordham Rams will win
- Loyola (IL) has lost 11 of its last 12 games against Conference opponents.
Why the Loyola Ramblers will win
- Fordham has lost nine of its last 10 home games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
- The road team has won nine of Fordham’s last 12 games.
Loyola vs Fordham Prediction
I’ll stick with Fordham. The Rams didn’t play great against a decent Rhode Island team during the first half of their latest win, but made up for it with a good run afterward. Fordham ended up shooting 44.4 percent from the field with a 38-32 rebounding edge and a 30-20 advantage in the paint but did have 13 turnovers and a spotty 14-of-23 (60.9 percent) at the line. The Rams have won consecutive games now, scoring a combined 138 points in that pair.
As for Loyola, they shot just 33.9 percent from the field with a 38-14 deficit in the paint and a 42-25 disadvantage on the boards versus a good Saint Louis team in their latest loss. The Ramblers have just one win in the 2026 calendar year, and they’ve given up a combined 170 points in the last two games alone.