Richmond vs Loyola Chicago Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Richmond vs Loyola Chicago

The Richmond Spiders face the Loyola Chicago Ramblers, with tip-off scheduled for 16:00 on Saturday, February 28.

Our betting prediction is for Richmond to cover the spread when they go up against Loyola Chicago. The -5.5 line looks generous at -105 and we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory.

Richmond Spiders claimed a victory in their previous game. A 99-94 home win occurred against St. Bonaventure Bonnies.

Loyola Chicago Ramblers suffered a defeat in their last game. A 75-61 scoreline occurred on the road against Saint Joseph's Hawks.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Loyola Chicago triumphed 87-80 (OT) when they last played Richmond. The past 5 clashes between these teams have seen three Richmond wins.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Richmond	15-13	2185	2078	107	11-6	4-7	1W
Loyola Chicago	6-22	1868	2162	-294	4-12	2-10	4L

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Richmond vs Loyola Chicago Prediction & Picks

This Richmond vs Loyola Chicago betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

We’re bullish about Richmond on the spread at -5.5. The favorites should be able to win this college matchup by a comfortable margin and you can get -105.

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Key Richmond vs Loyola Chicago stats:

• The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Loyola Chicago in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Loyola Chicago in 4 of their last 5 games at home.

Richmond -5.5 Probability

The best betting sites suggest there’s a 51.3% chance of our pick delivering a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. 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

Richmond 75 - 65 Loyola Chicago

There are lots of different ways to back Richmond on the correct score betting and something like 75-65 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.

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Richmond vs Loyola Chicago 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.

There’s an absence of Moneyline odds for this college game due to it being perceived as one-sided, although underdogs Richmond and their opponents are available as options on the spread.

The spread is currently 5.5, with the total points line at 146.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. Those expecting a low total can back Under 146.5 at -112.

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Moneyline

Richmond

-

Loyola Chicago

-

Point Spread

Richmond -5.5

-105

Loyola Chicago +5.5

-115

Total Points

Under 146.5

-112

Over 146.5

-108

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Richmond Stats

Loyola Chicago Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 150.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 146.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.10 pts and allowed 78.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.80 pts and allowed 76.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 144.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 146.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 63.30 pts and allowed 77.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 69.00 pts and allowed 75.80 pts in the last 10 home games

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

Atlantic 10	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Saint Louis	25-3	2495	1916	579	18-1	7-2	1L
VCU	21-7	2335	2048	287	14-3	7-4	1L
George Mason	21-7	2068	1912	156	15-2	6-5	4L
Dayton	20-9	2201	2046	155	15-3	5-6	5W
Saint Joseph's	18-10	2066	1973	93	14-3	4-7	3W
Davidson	17-11	2039	1899	140	10-7	7-4	1W
Duquesne	16-12	2244	2117	127	11-7	5-5	2L
Fordham	16-12	1965	1811	154	11-7	5-5	4W
George Washington	16-13	2408	2133	275	12-5	4-8	1L
Rhode Island	15-13	2007	1941	66	9-6	6-7	2L
Richmond	15-13	2185	2078	107	11-6	4-7	1W
St. Bonaventure	15-13	2168	2097	71	10-6	5-7	1W
La Salle	8-20	1841	2028	-187	6-8	2-12	1L
Loyola Chicago	6-22	1868	2162	-294	4-12	2-10	4L

• 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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