Loyola Maryland vs Colgate Prediction 3/5/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Loyola Maryland vs Colgate Prediction for this Patriot League Championship quarterfinal on Thursday, March 5th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Colgate Raiders Preview

The Colgate Raiders have a 17-14 overall record and an 11-7 record in the Patriot League. They are coming off an 85-69 road loss against Navy and their previous three games were a 70-69 home loss against Lafayette, a 101-98 home win against Loyola Maryland and an 85-58 road loss against Boston University.

Offensively, Colgate averages 76.2 points per game, while allowing 74.5 points per game defensively. The Raiders shoot with 48% from the field and grab 34.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.6 assists per game. They average 3.2 blocks per game and 6.1 steals per game defensively.

Jalen Cox leads Colgate in scoring, with an average of 17.6 points per game, while shooting with 52.3% from the field and 83.7% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 5.1 assists. Andrew Alekseyenko is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.7 per game.

Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Preview

The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds have a 12-19 overall record and an 8-10 record in the Patriot League. They are coming off a 76-62 road win against Holy Cross and their previous three games were a 78-51 home loss against Navy, a 101-98 road loss against Colgate and an 87-77 home loss against Army.

Offensively, Loyola Maryland averages 75.2 points per game, while allowing 76.6 points per game defensively. The Greyhounds shoot with 43% from the field and grab 35.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.3 assists per game. They average 3.6 blocks per game and 6.3 steals per game defensively.

Braeden Speed leads Loyola Maryland in scoring, with an average of 15.2 points per game, while shooting with 44.3% from the field and 83% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 3.6 assists. Emmett Adair is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.5 per game.

Loyola Greyhounds @ Colgate Raiders Betting Trends: March 5, 2026

Why the Colgate Raiders will win

• Colgate has won each of its last 13 Conference Tournament home games.
• Loyola (MD) has lost each of its last six road games following a road win.
• Colgate has won the first half in each of its last 11 Conference Tournament night games.

Why the Loyola Greyhounds will win

• Colgate has lost four of its last five games.
• The road team has won three of Loyola (MD)’s last four games.
• Colgate has lost the first half in four of its last five games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Colgate’s last six Conference Tournament games have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
• Thirteen of Loyola (MD)’s last 15 road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Colgate ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.4).
• Colgate ranks 46th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (47.7%).
• Loyola (MD) ranks 30th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (28.6).
• Loyola (MD) ranks T48th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.6).

Loyola Maryland vs Colgate Prediction

In this Loyola Maryland vs Colgate Prediction, Colgate is coming as -6.5 favorites. Colgate has been the better team this season but has been weaker against the spread, with a 11-18 ATS record. They have been struggling lately with a 1-4 record in their last 5 games and have failed to cover the spread in their last six games. Loyola Maryland has not been much better, with a 1-3 record in its last 4 games, but are 4-2 against the spread and have slightly weaker number both offensively and defensively than Colgate this season, so I expect them to keep this one close. Take Loyola Maryland and get the +6.5 points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Loyola Maryland +6.5