Who's Playing
Loyola-Maryland @ American
Current Records: Loyola-Maryland 14-15; American 8-22
What to Know
Get ready for a Patriot battle as the Loyola-Maryland Greyhounds and the American Eagles will face off at 2 p.m. ET Saturday at Bender Arena. Given that these two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Loyola-Maryland lost a heartbreaker to the Navy Midshipmen when they met earlier this month, and they left with a heavy heart again on Wednesday. It was close but no cigar for the Greyhounds as they fell 52-50 to Navy.
Meanwhile, American lost to the Lehigh Mountain Hawks on the road by a decisive 78-61 margin.
Loyola-Maryland is the favorite in this one, with an expected 4-point margin of victory. But bettors beware: they are only 5-10-1 against the spread when favored.
Loyola-Maryland didn't have too much breathing room in their game with the Eagles in the teams' previous meeting last month, but they still walked away with a 78-73 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Greyhounds since the team won't have home-court advantage. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
- Where: Bender Arena -- Washington, District of Columbia
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $23.10
Odds
The Greyhounds are a 4-point favorite against the Eagles, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Greyhounds as a 5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -105
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Series History
American have won eight out of their last 14 games against Loyola-Maryland.
- Jan 22, 2022 - Loyola-Maryland 78 vs. American 73
- Feb 24, 2021 - Loyola-Maryland 60 vs. American 49
- Jan 24, 2021 - American 81 vs. Loyola-Maryland 79
- Jan 23, 2021 - American 71 vs. Loyola-Maryland 70
- Feb 12, 2020 - American 81 vs. Loyola-Maryland 76
- Jan 22, 2020 - American 93 vs. Loyola-Maryland 91
- Feb 13, 2019 - Loyola-Maryland 86 vs. American 84
- Jan 30, 2019 - American 74 vs. Loyola-Maryland 68
- Feb 07, 2018 - Loyola-Maryland 72 vs. American 69
- Jan 11, 2018 - American 76 vs. Loyola-Maryland 65
- Feb 25, 2017 - American 64 vs. Loyola-Maryland 62
- Dec 30, 2016 - Loyola-Maryland 68 vs. American 66
- Feb 27, 2016 - American 67 vs. Loyola-Maryland 66
- Dec 30, 2015 - Loyola-Maryland 75 vs. American 67
Injury Report for American
- Connor Nelson: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)
