Loyola (MD) vs Bucknell Prediction, Picks & Odds | 10 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Loyola (MD) vs Bucknell

The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds face the Bucknell Bison, with tip-off scheduled for 17:00 on Saturday, January 10.

Loyola Maryland and Bucknell should be able to accumulate enough points for our prediction to win. We’re forecasting Over 144.5 and odds of -106 are available for this outcome.

Loyola Maryland Greyhounds got the win in their previous game. A 84-76 (OT) triumph occurred on the road when playing Army Black Knights.

Bucknell Bison were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 76-55 reverse against Navy Midshipmen.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Bucknell claim a 76-72 (OT) win over Loyola Maryland. It’s been five wins on the bounce for Bucknell when playing Loyola Maryland. On the head-to-head front, they have won 6 of the past 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Loyola Maryland	12-20	2407	2466	-59	8-7	4-13	1L
Bucknell	10-23	2223	2518	-295	6-9	4-14	1L

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Loyola (MD) vs Bucknell Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Loyola (MD) vs Bucknell betting angles, including a key match prediction, our correct score forecast and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

We think that 144.5 is a more than generous total for Over backers in this college showdown. Take the -106 that we see the teams combine to good effect.

We keep a close eye on team news and our college basketball handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Key Loyola Maryland vs Bucknell stats:

• The 144.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Loyola (MD) games on the road.
• The 144.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Loyola (MD) games.
• The 144.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Loyola (MD) games.

Over 144.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 51.5% chance of this pick winning. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Loyola Maryland 74 - 76 Bucknell

We’ll roll the dice and go for Bucknell to register a 76-74 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the massive odds.

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Loyola (MD) vs Bucknell Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks have Bucknell at -294 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 75% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +225 about Loyola Maryland.

The spread currently stands at 6.5 and the total points line is 144.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you want to back Over 144.5, it’s -106.

There are plenty of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on college matchups and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Moneyline

Loyola (MD)

+225

Bucknell

-294

Point Spread

Loyola (MD) +6.5

-115

Bucknell -6.5

-105

Total Points

Under 144.5

-114

Over 144.5

-106

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Loyola Maryland Stats

Bucknell Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 155.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 144.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.20 pts and allowed 80.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.50 pts and allowed 82.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 138.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 146.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 144.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 62.70 pts and allowed 75.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 74.00 pts and allowed 72.30 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Patriot League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Navy	26-7	2465	2105	360	15-3	11-4	1L
Colgate	17-15	2428	2412	16	10-5	7-10	1L
Lehigh	18-16	2490	2515	-25	13-4	5-12	6W
Boston University	17-17	2566	2514	52	11-5	6-12	1L
American	16-16	2387	2283	104	11-6	5-10	3L
Loyola Maryland	12-20	2407	2466	-59	8-7	4-13	1L
Lafayette	11-21	2222	2381	-159	6-10	5-11	1L
Army	11-21	2309	2471	-162	6-11	5-10	4L
Holy Cross	11-23	2310	2510	-200	6-8	5-15	1L
Bucknell	10-23	2223	2518	-295	6-9	4-14	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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