Loyola Marymount vs Seattle Prediction 1/21/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Loyola Marymount Lions and the Seattle Redhawks will meet on Wednesday night in a WCC matchup at the Redhawk Center in Seattle, Washington.

Loyola Marymount Lions Betting Preview

The Loyola Marymount Lions enter Wednesday night’s contest with an 11–10 win-loss record, including a 2-6 mark in conference play and a 2–4 record on the road. The Lions have amassed wins over Lincoln, Eastern Washington, Arkansas‑Pine Bluff, UTEP, Troy, UC Santa Barbara, and Ohio, while losing games to Florida Atlantic, Stony Brook, Saint Louis, and UC San Diego. More recently, in the Loyola Marymount Lions 84-82 double overtime win over the San Francisco Dons earlier this month, Loyola Marymount guard Jan Vide amassed 23 points (8 of 18 shooting from the field), 7 rebounds and 2 steals showcasing his ability to lead the Lions backcourt.  

The Loyola Marymount Lions average 72.6 points on 43.7 percent shooting from the field and 35.3 percent shooting from beyond the arc per game. On the defensive side of the basketball, the Lions are allowing opponents 72.3 points per game.

Senior guard Myron Amey Jr. leads the Loyola Marymount Lions averaging 13.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.2 steals per game. Junior guard Rodney Brown Jr. averages 14.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.7 steals per contest, while junior guard Jan Vide contributes 12.2 points, 2.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. Sophomore forward Jalen Shelley provides a strong interior presence averaging 12.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.7 steals a contest.  

Seattle Redhawks Betting Preview

The Seattle Redhawks enter Wednesday’s contest with a 13–7 record, including a 2–5 mark in conference play and a 9–3 record at home. Seattle has amassed recent wins over Washington State, Eastern Washington, Denver and the Texas State Bobcats, while dropping games to Gonzaga, San Francisco and the Oregon State Beavers. In the Seattle Redhawks 75-64 win over San Diego five days ago, Seattle forward Junseok Yeo tallied 18 points (5 of 11 shooting from the field), 2 rebounds and 2 assists.

The Seattle Redhawks are averaging 72.1 points on 44.3% shooting from the field and 34.2 rebounds per game. Defensively, the Redhawks are allowing opponents 70 points per contest, one of the stronger marks in the WCC.

Senior guard Brayden Maldonado leads the Seattle Redhawks averaging 15 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.7 steals on 43.9% shooting from the field and a 92.5 percent shooting percentage from the free‑throw line per game. Sophomore forward Will Heimbrodt averages 12.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.7 blocks per  contest providing the Redhawks with a presence in the paint.

Why the Loyola Marymount Lions will win

•            Frontcourt play. Sophomore forward Jalen Shelley provides a strong interior presence averaging 12.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.7 steals a contest.  

 •           Balanced scoring. Myron Amey Jr. and Jan Vide combine for over 25 points per game.

•            Enhanced motivation. The Loyola Marymount Lions enter tomorrow’s contest on the heels of a three-game losing streak.

Why the Seattle Redhawks will win

•            Home court edge. Seattle is 9–3 at home this season.

•            Defensive advantage. The Seattle Redhawks are allowing opponents just 70 points per game, compared to Loyola Marymount who allows 72.3 points per contest.

Loyola Marymount Lions vs. Seattle Redhawks Prediction

This matchup features Seattle’s defensive consistency and strong home court advantage against a Loyola Marymount team that has struggled on the road and enters on a three‑game road losing streak. The Lions quality guard play gives them a path to stay competitive, but Seattle’s shooting efficiency, defensive edge and home court edge present a difficult matchup for a Loyola Marymount team that has struggled to generate stops against top tier opponents. For the reasons just noted, I am backing the Seattle Redhawks in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Seattle -3.5