Loyola Chicago vs St. Joseph’s Prediction 2/21/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers and Saint Joseph’s Hawks meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena. Here’s a Loyola Chicago vs St. Joseph’s Prediction. This article will include a Loyola Chicago vs St. Joseph’s Pick.

Loyola-Chicago Ramblers Betting Preview

The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers lost to Saint Louis and Fordham, and play Richmond next. Loyola-Chicago has lost 10 of its last 11 games.

The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are averaging 67 points on 41.8 percent shooting and allowing 77.3 points on 44.6 percent shooting. Xavier Amos is averaging 11.1 points and 0.7 assists, while Miles Rubin is averaging 10.9 points and 7.2 rebounds. Justin Moore is the third double-digit scorer, and Kayde Dotson is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are shooting 30.7 percent from beyond the arc and 66.7 percent from the free throw line. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are allowing 38.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.7 rebounds per game.

Saint Joseph’s Hawks Betting Preview

The Saint Joseph’s Hawks lost to Fordham, beat St. Bonaventure, and they play George Mason next. Saint Joseph’s has won 8 of its last 11 games.

The Saint Joseph’s Hawks are averaging 73.5 points on 42.4 percent shooting and allowing 71.2 points on 41.2 percent shooting. Deuce Jones is averaging 15.8 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Jaiden Glover-Toscano is averaging 15.4 points and 4.5 rebounds. Derek Simpson is the third double-digit scorer and Dasear Haskins is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The Saint Joseph’s Hawks are shooting 30.4 percent from beyond the arc and 74.7 percent from the free throw line. The Saint Joseph’s Hawks are allowing 32.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Saint Joseph’s Hawks will win

• Saint Joseph’s has won each of its last 13 day games at Michael J. Hagan Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Loyola (IL) has lost 12 of its last 13 games against Conference opponents.
• Loyola (IL) has lost the first half in each of its last three games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Six of Loyola (IL)’s last seven day games against the Atlantic 10 Conference have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
• Six of Saint Joseph’s’ last seven home day games against the Atlantic 10 Conference have produced a total of 150+ points.

Loyola Chicago vs St. Joseph’s Prediction

We’ve been blindly fading Loyola Chicago all season, and it’s worked up to this point. Loyola Chicago isn’t good on either side of the ball, doesn’t win, and is 8-19 ATS on the season. St. Joseph’s beat the Ramblers on the road a month ago by 21 points. St. Joseph’s has covered 8 of its last 10 games and is looking more and more like a sleeper in the A10 tournament. Two teams heading in different directions. Loyola Chicago sucks. Give me St. Joe’s in a double-digit home victory.

Randy Chambers's Pick: St. Joseph's -9.5