Loyola Chicago vs St. Bonaventure Prediction 1/20/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Loyola Ramblers and the St. Bonaventure Bonnies meet Tuesday in college basketball action from Reilly Center. Here’s a Loyola vs St. Bonaventure prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Loyola vs St. Bonaventure 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 were able to win their first outing of the season versus Cleveland State, but then proceeded to lose seven games in a row before wins over Central Michigan and Princeton. Loyola has since gone just 2-7 in their last nine games, falling to Chicago State, San Francisco, Dayton, Davidson, George Washington, George Mason and Dayton again during that time. That gives the Ramblers a 5-14 record through 19 games this year.

In the Friday matchup with Dayton, the Ramblers were within one point at the break. Loyola didn’t get any closer than that, getting blasted 47-21 in the second half on the way to a road loss 78-51. Miles Rubin was the leading team scorer with 14 points and eight rebounds while Kymany Houinsou put up 10 points with six rebounds and three assists for the Ramblers.

St. Bonaventure Bonnies Betting Preview

Over on the Bonnies’ side, they got off to a great start this year at 10-1 over their first 11 games. The lone loss in that time was to North Carolina. It’s been a rough 1-6 stretch since then however, featuring losses to Ohio, VCU, Richmond, Fordham, Saint Joseph’s and La Salle. Over the first 18 outings of the year, St. Bonaventure has managed to post an 11-7 overall run.

Back on Saturday versus La Salle, the Bonnies were in the locker room with a one-point deficit 38-37. St. Bonaventure was outscored 40-37 the rest of the way however, leading to a road loss 78-74 in the end. The Bonnies’ Frank Mitchell put up 26 points with seven rebounds and four assists to lead the way, while Daniel Egbuniwe added 19 points with four boards. Dasonte Bowen doubled up on 12 points and 10 assists as well.

Loyola Ramblers @ St. Bonaventure Bonnies Betting Trends: January 20, 2026

Why the St. Bonaventure Bonnies will win

• Loyola (IL) has lost seven of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• St. Bonaventure has won 17 of its last 20 night games at Reilly Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Loyola (IL)’s last three games.

Why the Loyola Ramblers will win

• St. Bonaventure has lost each of its last six games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.

Loyola vs St. Bonaventure Prediction

I’ll probably just stick with the Bonnies. St. Bonaventure really needs a nice win right now, and this is a great spot to get it. The Bonnies couldn’t topple a struggling La Salle team over the weekend, giving up 58.1 percent shooting from the field and 57.1 percent (8-of-14) from outside. The Explorers’ 20-of-20 from the free throw line stood in stark contrast to St. Bonaventure’s 5-of-9 (55.6 percent) effort on foul shots. The Bonnies have lost five straight games now, giving up 78 or more points in four of them.

As for Loyola, they shot just 33.3 percent from the field and 56.3 percent (9-of-16) from the line in their latest road loss to a good Dayton team. The Ramblers also coughed up a whopping 18 turnovers along the way. Loyola has lost five straight games as well, giving up 78 or more points in each of the last four.

Andrew Jett's Pick: St. Bonaventure Bonnies -11