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Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs American Eagles Picks and Predictions – December 31, 2025
Loyola Maryland heads to Washington, DC for a Patriot League showdown against American University at Bender Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 1:00 PM ET on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The Greyhounds come in at 3–10 and have yet to find their rhythm on either end of the floor. Meanwhile, American is 9–4 and has looked sharp at home, especially in recent weeks.
Oddsmakers list American as an 8.5-point favorite (-108), while Loyola Maryland is +8.5 (-113) against the spread. The moneyline shows a clear gap: American -360, Loyola MD +280. The total is a high 155.5, suggesting a faster-paced contest than you might expect from a conference game.
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Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs American Eagles Odds
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| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Maryland | +280 | +8.5 (-113) | O 155.5 (-110) |
| American | -360 | -8.5 (-108) | U 155.5 (-110) |
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Betting Form
Loyola Maryland is allowing 78+ points per game and has one of the weakest defenses in the Patriot League. They’ve struggled to defend the three and can’t seem to keep teams off the glass. Their slow rotations and lack of size have hurt them, particularly in second halves.
Offensively, they have a few shooters but lack consistent ball movement. Their halfcourt offense stagnates easily, and turnovers have been a major problem when facing pressure. They do like to push pace, but the efficiency just isn’t there when the tempo increases.
You can dive deeper into the Loyola Maryland stats and results and check player availability on the Loyola Maryland injury report.
American Eagles Betting Form
American is one of the more complete teams in the Patriot League right now. They’ve covered in four of their last five and have been especially dominant at home. The Eagles rank top-100 in offensive efficiency and shoot over 37% from deep. They’re disciplined, take care of the ball, and convert from the free-throw line — all key for closing out spreads like this one.
Defensively, they’re improving. While they’re not elite at forcing turnovers, they funnel teams into tough midrange shots and rebound well. At home, they’re averaging 81 PPG and winning by double digits against lesser teams.
See full performance trends on the American schedule and stats and check for any key absences on the American injury report.
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs American Eagles Matchup Breakdown
This is a mismatch in terms of discipline, efficiency, and defense. Loyola’s tempo might speed things up, but it’ll likely just give American more possessions to build a lead. Unless Loyola shoots well above expectation, they’ll struggle to stay within the number.
Matchup edges:
American +8.3 edge in effective FG%
Loyola ranks bottom 50 in defensive rebounding rate
Pace favors the Over, but only if Loyola contributes offensively
American has a +12.2 average scoring margin at home
Expect American to control this game with spacing, execution, and rebounding. Loyola’s only real chance is to turn it into a shootout — but they haven’t shown the shot-making to back that up.
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Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs American Eagles Predictions and Best Bets
The number is fair — but American has earned the trust. They’re more efficient, far more consistent at home, and have covered similar numbers against comparable teams. Loyola is too erratic and too soft defensively to back in this spot.
The total is trickier. 155.5 is high for a Patriot League matchup, but if American pushes pace and shoots well, it could fly Over. That said, if Loyola doesn’t hold up their end, it could stall. Light lean to the Over, but the spread is the sharper play.
Best Bet: American -8.5 (-108)
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