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Davidson vs Loyola Chicago Picks and Predictions – January 7, 2026
Davidson heads to Chicago on Wednesday night to take on a streaky Loyola Chicago team at Joseph J. Gentile Arena, with tipoff set for 9:00 PM ET. The Wildcats opened as slight road favorites at -1.5, holding a 9–5 record overall and needing a quality conference road win to stay in the mix. Loyola, now 7–7, is trying to stabilize after some erratic outings and regain footing in the middle of the Atlantic 10 pack.
This number has stayed tight, hovering around pick’em in some spots before a small lean toward Davidson moved the spread to -1.5. The total is 136.5 — relatively low, but fitting given both teams play at slower tempos and rely on half-court sets. With comparable talent levels and contrasting styles, this matchup has real value angles for bettors willing to dig a little deeper.
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Davidson vs Loyola Chicago Odds
These are the current betting odds for Davidson vs Loyola Chicago. Always check the latest college basketball odds for real-time updates closer to tipoff.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson Wildcats | -130 | -1.5 (-111) | O 136.5 (-110) |
| Loyola Chicago Ramblers | +110 | +1.5 (-110) | U 136.5 (-110) |
Davidson Betting Form
Davidson continues to lean on deliberate half-court execution and clean offensive sets, but their shooting inconsistency has made them hard to trust ATS. They’ve dropped three of their last five games, with scoring droughts becoming a recurring issue — especially late in games. The Wildcats are top-heavy, and bench minutes have been unreliable, limiting their flexibility when in foul trouble or facing in-game adjustments.
They don’t push tempo, and they don’t crash the offensive glass hard, so their margin for error is slim. When their guards hit threes and the defense avoids fouls, they look sharp. But when they fall behind and are forced to speed up, it gets messy. Availability should be monitored on the Davidson injury report. For deeper performance trends, check out the Davidson stats and results.
Loyola Chicago Betting Form
Loyola Chicago has been inconsistent, but they’ve played tougher at home than their record suggests. The Ramblers defend well enough to hang around, especially against teams that don’t get easy buckets in transition. They play physical, force midrange looks, and their rotations are better when they stay out of foul trouble — something that’s been an issue in tight games.
On offense, they lack a dominant scorer, but they move the ball and take advantage of defensive lapses. Against a slower Davidson team, Loyola might actually be able to dictate some pace, especially if they win the rebounding battle and keep Davidson one-and-done on possessions. There’s some volatility, but home-court energy gives them a lift — particularly early in games. Make sure to check the Loyola Chicago injury report and scan their full Loyola Chicago schedule and stats for spot angles.
Davidson vs Loyola Chicago Matchup Breakdown
This shapes up as a low-possession grind, with both teams ranking near the bottom of the A10 in pace. That makes each possession more valuable and puts a premium on half-court execution and shot quality. Davidson probably has the best individual scorer on the floor, but Loyola has a slightly deeper rotation and arguably better defensive cohesion.
Neither team turns it over much, so we’re likely looking at a clean possession game — which typically favors the more efficient half-court team. Davidson has the edge there, but just barely. What could swing it? Rebounding and foul rate. Loyola is more aggressive on the offensive boards and may generate a few extra chances.
- Davidson’s backcourt edge in ball security
- Loyola’s slight rebounding advantage
- Low foul rates on both sides = under-friendly pace
- Slight home-court boost for Loyola (8–3 last 11 at home)
For more technical analysis like this, check out our college basketball betting guide to better understand how tempo, shot profiles, and foul dynamics influence sides and totals.
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Davidson vs Loyola Chicago Predictions and Best Bets
Davidson is the more disciplined team, and they’ve played better competition. But they haven’t been good enough to trust as a road favorite in this tight of a matchup — especially in a game with low-possession variance. Loyola has the home-court edge, and if they stay out of foul trouble, they’re live to win outright. It’s a toss-up, but I’ll lean to the better value side at +1.5 or better.
The total at 136.5 is sharp, but I’d still shade under. Neither team plays fast, and with minimal transition play and two conservative defenses, this could settle in the 62–60 range. Late-game fouls could ruin the under, but unless we get a tight one-possession game in the final minute, the tempo should keep scoring down.
Best Bet: Loyola Chicago +1.5 (-110)
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