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Lafayette Leopards vs Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Betting Preview
Lafayette travels to Baltimore on Saturday to face Loyola Maryland at Reitz Arena in a Patriot League matchup. Tipoff is set for January 3, with the game streaming on ESPN+. Both teams are looking to stabilize after rough starts. Lafayette enters at 3-11, while Loyola Maryland sits at 4-10, making this a pivotal spot in conference play.
The market sees this as nearly a pick’em, with Loyola Maryland holding a narrow home-court edge. You can track real-time movement and totals on the NCAA basketball odds page.
Neither side has been consistent, which places extra value on execution and shot selection.
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Line Movement and Odds
Loyola Maryland is favored by -1.5, with the moneyline around -113. Lafayette comes back at +1.5 and -108 on the moneyline. The total sits at 154.5, which is elevated relative to how these teams typically play.
Public action has been light, but early bettors lean toward the under due to pace concerns. For a broader view of similar matchups, see the college basketball previews page.
Matchup Breakdown
Lafayette’s path starts on the perimeter. The Leopards shoot nearly 36 percent from three and rely heavily on spacing to create offense. Caleb Williams is the focal point, averaging over 17 points per game while shooting better than 40 percent from deep. Mark Butler adds slashing and mid-range scoring that keeps defenses honest.
Loyola Maryland leans on balance. Jacob Theodosiou leads the team in scoring, while Braeden Speed and Jordan Stiemke provide steady secondary production. At home, the Greyhounds are more comfortable pushing tempo and hunting threes early in possessions.
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Injuries and Conditions
Lafayette
No major rotation changes reported.
Full details: Lafayette team page
Loyola Maryland
No key injuries reported.
Full details: Loyola Maryland team page
Indoor venue, no external conditions.
Best Bets and Prediction
This profiles as a tight game where shot quality matters more than pace. Lafayette’s perimeter efficiency gives them a slight edge if the game stays in the half court.
Projected Score: Lafayette 72, Loyola Maryland 70
Best Bet: Lafayette +1.5
Secondary Lean: Under 154.5 due to low possession profiles
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Small edges decide conference games.
