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Raiders vs Greyhounds Picks and Predictions – Wednesday January 14, 2026
Colgate hits the road for a Patriot League game at Reitz Arena on Wednesday night in Baltimore, with tip set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Raiders are 9-8 overall (4-5 away), while Loyola Maryland comes in 5-12 with a more competitive 4-4 mark at home.
The market is telling you Colgate is the cleaner team, but the price is also asking them to create separation. The Raiders are laying 8.5 and sitting around -385 on the moneyline, while Loyola is +8.5 and +280 with a total of 150.5. That’s a big number for a road favorite in conference play, especially in a building where Loyola has been able to score enough to stay awkward.
Colgate Raiders vs Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should monitor the updated college basketball odds as we get closer to tip.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate | -385 | -8.5 (-112) | 150.5 |
| Loyola Maryland | +280 | +8.5 (-114) | 150.5 |
Colgate Raiders Betting Form
Colgate is coming off a 78-77 loss to Lehigh, and that kind of result is usually a good reminder of what the Raiders are and what they are not. They’re efficient when they get clean looks, they can score in bunches when the ball is moving, but they’re not built to win ugly if the game turns into a possession-by-possession grind where every trip ends late in the clock.
The good news is the offensive profile travels. Colgate’s shooting efficiency is the core reason they’re favored here, and they have enough scoring options to punish defensive breakdowns. The bigger question for bettors is margin. Laying 8.5 on the road means you’re betting that the Raiders not only win, but control the game for long stretches and close it cleanly without a late backdoor.
For recent box scores and team splits, check Colgate stats and results.
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Betting Form
Loyola Maryland is coming off a 70-67 loss at Bucknell, and the one thing I like for them in this matchup is that they can score enough to keep pressure on a favorite. They’re comfortable getting threes up, they can create quick runs, and they’re not afraid to play through pace when the game opens up. That profile is exactly how underdogs cover in the Patriot League.
At home, Loyola has been more competitive than the overall record suggests, and Reitz Arena has been a friendlier environment for their shooting. The flip side is defensive consistency. If they don’t rebound or they give Colgate easy paint touches that collapse the defense, the Raiders can turn a close game into a double-digit lead in a hurry.
To track the Greyhounds’ home results and recent form, use Loyola Maryland schedule and stats.
Colgate Raiders vs Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Matchup Breakdown
This game is a classic tug-of-war between efficiency and variance. Colgate wants clean half-court possessions, good spacing, and a shot diet that stays high quality. Loyola wants to inject volatility with threes, quick pace pockets, and the kind of momentum bursts that make an 8.5-point spread feel heavy.
The possessions that decide the handicap are the “extra” ones: offensive rebounds, live-ball turnovers, and free throws. If Loyola can stay even on the glass and avoid empty trips created by giveaways, they’re live to hang inside the number because they can score in quick chunks. If Colgate wins the turnover margin and turns those into easy points, that’s when the favorite covers without sweating.
Late-game math matters here too. With a total sitting at 150.5, you’re implying scoring and fouling could be part of the finish. That increases the chance of a backdoor cover for an underdog catching 8.5, but it also makes Colgate’s free-throw execution a real factor if they’re protecting a lead. If you want a framework for how pace, efficiency, and end-game fouling interact with totals and spreads, the expert betting guide is a useful reference point.
Colgate Raiders vs Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Predictions and Best Bets
My first look is Loyola Maryland +8.5. Colgate is the better team and should be favored, but this is a big ask on the road against a home underdog that’s comfortable shooting threes and can score enough to keep the game from getting parked in the low 60s. I’m basically betting that Loyola’s offense shows up and the Greyhounds force Colgate to win possessions late instead of coasting.
I’m not interested in Loyola’s moneyline at +280 unless you’re building a small sprinkle portfolio, because Colgate’s offensive efficiency is the one thing that can neutralize the home-court angle. But for a spread bet, you don’t need the upset. You just need Loyola to avoid extended droughts and keep the score within two or three possessions most of the night.
On the total, I lean under 150.5. Even though Loyola can score, conference games tend to tighten, and Colgate is happiest when it can control the quality of each trip rather than sprinting into a track meet. If the first ten minutes look slow and half-court heavy, the under gets stronger fast.
Best Bet: Loyola Maryland +8.5
NCAAB Picks and Handicappers on ScoresAndStats
If you’re building your Wednesday card, start with the latest college basketball picks so you can compare sides and totals across the full slate without hunting matchup by matchup. For more game-specific writeups, the NCAAB previews hub is the quickest way to stay on top of line movement and updated angles as tip approaches.
If you prefer to tail proven long-run performance, use the best handicappers page to find styles that match how you bet, then track results on the handicappers leaderboard. For bettors who want a bigger volume approach during conference season, buy picks is built for scaling.
For broader team browsing and context, the NCAAB teams hub is a clean entry point, the main ScoresAndStats blog is where strategy angles and trend discussions live, and you can compare book options through the sportsbook reviews page. If you’re evaluating different services and track records beyond a single day’s slate, the handicappers sites reviews section is worth using as a filter.
