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Navy hosts Loyola Maryland on Thursday evening in a key Patriot League clash with both teams trying to gain mid-table ground. Tip-off is set for 8:00 PM ET at Alumni Hall in Annapolis, with the Midshipmen installed as home favorites in a game expected to be played at a slow, methodical pace.
Loyola Maryland (7–15, 3–6 PL) has dropped back-to-back games and continues to struggle scoring efficiently. Navy (10–11, 5–4 PL) has been inconsistent but typically holds serve at home. Oddsmakers opened this as a low-scoring, grinder — and that matches both teams’ styles.
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Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs Navy Midshipmen Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Maryland Greyhounds | +170 | +5.5 (-110) | O 129.5 (-110) |
| Navy Midshipmen | -210 | -5.5 (-110) | U 129.5 (-110) |
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Betting Form
Loyola plays some of the slowest basketball in the Patriot League, and their lack of shooting punch continues to be a problem. They average just 62 points per game and struggle to generate clean looks from deep. Their guards are more floor-setters than creators, which puts pressure on their defense to keep things tight.
They’ve gone Under the total in six of their last eight and are just 1–5 ATS as a road dog this season. They defend with effort and rebound decently for their size, but they rarely control tempo or get to the line at a high rate.
For updates on key availability, check the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds injury report. For team splits and stats, go to the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds stats and results.
Navy Midshipmen Betting Form
Navy isn’t flashy, but they’re tough to beat at home. They play disciplined, low-turnover basketball, grind possessions, and win with physicality and defensive rebounding. Offensively, they like to slow it down and look for post-up or backdoor action.
The Midshipmen rank top 3 in the conference in defensive efficiency and have covered in three of their last five. They’re rarely going to run away with games, but they can methodically build leads and protect them, especially at home.
Check any roster updates on the Navy Midshipmen injury report, and follow performance metrics at the Navy Midshipmen schedule and stats.
Loyola Maryland vs Navy Matchup Breakdown
This projects as a low-possession, halfcourt affair. Both teams play slow, neither has much transition scoring, and foul rates are relatively low. That makes every possession critical — and Navy’s home-court discipline gives them the edge.
Matchup notes:
- Loyola shoots under 41% from the field
- Navy allows just 62.3 PPG at home
- Loyola has lost 7 straight on the road
- Navy is 5–2 ATS at home this season
Unless Loyola breaks character and hits from three, it’s hard to see them pulling this one off.
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Loyola Maryland vs Navy Predictions and Best Bets
The line is fair, but Navy -5.5 gets the nod. They defend better, play with more structure, and are simply more trustworthy in a grind-it-out game. Loyola doesn’t have enough offensive variance to threaten here unless Navy completely no-shows.
The total at 129.5 is low, but it deserves to be. Lean Under if both teams play true to pace, though it’s not as strong a value as the side.
Best Bet: Navy Midshipmen -5.5 (-110).
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