Loyola Chicago vs George Mason Prediction 1/29/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Loyola vs George Mason Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday,  January 29th, at the EagleBank Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Ramblers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Patriots’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Loyola Chicago

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving George Mason 

-Recent betting trends in games played between Loyola Chicago and George Mason

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Ramblers and Patriots. 

George Mason Has Confidence

George Mason has all sorts of confidence and they have won five games in a row. In the last game against St Bonaventure, George Mason scored 75 points and that was enough for the 13-point victory. At halftime, they were up 45-31 and they never looked back on teh way to the comfortable victory. Zach Anderson put up 17 points, four rebounds, and one assist. Darius Maddox also put up 14 points, seven rebounds, and one assist. 

George Mason is averaging 73.7 points while their defense is giving up 62.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 209th in the league while the defense is ranked 13th. They have an offensive rating of 109 which is 151st in the league. They have a defensive rating of 92.7 which is 13th in the league. Darius Maddox was the top player averaging 14.3 points while shooting 40.3 percent from the field and 31 percent from behind teh three-point line. George Mason will meet Davidson and George Washington after this game.

Why George Mason Will Beat Loyola

• George Mason has won each of its last 10 games at EagleBank Arena.
• Loyola (IL) has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Loyola Looks for Second Straight Win

Loyola Chicago has been a bit inconsistent the last couple of weeks, but they are coming off a victory in the last game. Loyola faced off against the Fordham Rams and they were able to secure the 70-66 victory. Sheldon Edwards was the top player putting up 13 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. There were three different players that put up at least 11 points. Two games ago against Dayton, they were competitive, but they couldn’t make enough winning plays late and they ended up losing by two points. 

Loyola Chicago is averaging 75.6 points while their defense is giving up 70.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 159th in the league while the defense is ranked 147th in the league. They have an offensive rating of 109.1 which is 150th in the league while the defensive rating is 134th in the league and is currently sitting at 101.4. Sheldon Edwards Jr has been the top player averaging 12.5 points while shooting 44.9 percent from the field. 

Loyola Chicago vs George Mason Prediction

Loyola Chicago has been a bit inconsistent heading into this game, and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. George Mason’s defense is giving up 62.6 points per game and they are going to really struggle here. George Mason’s offense is averaging 73.7 points per game, and they are going to put on an offensive show here. Back George Mason against the spread here.