The Loyola Chicago Ramblers (5-12, 1-3 A-10) are heavy underdogs (+10.5) as they attempt to end a three-game home losing streak when they take on the George Mason Patriots (16-1, 4-0 A-10) on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Joseph J. Gentile Arena. The contest airs at 7 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. The matchup has an over/under set at 137.5 points.
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George Mason vs. Loyola Chicago betting lines
- George Mason moneyline odds to win: -704
- Loyola Chicago moneyline odds to win: +497
- Spread: George Mason (-10.5)
- Total: 137.5
George Mason statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread last season, George Mason fared worse at home, covering eight times in 18 home games, and six times in 13 road games.
- In terms of over/unders, the Patriots hit the over more consistently when playing at home last year, as they exceeded the total 10 times in 18 opportunities (55.6%). In road games, they hit the over four times in 13 opportunities (30.8%).
- As a moneyline favorite last year, George Mason won 16 of 17 games at home, good for a .941 winning percentage. George Mason won four of seven games away from home (.571) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Patriots have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 77.9 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 78.6 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
- George Mason has been a little suspect on the defensive end of the floor of late, allowing 70.2 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 66.8 it has conceded this year.
- The Patriots’ past 10 outings have seen them make 5.0 three-pointers per game while shooting 30.7% from deep. Both numbers are less than their 2025-26 averages of 6.2 makes and 35.6%.
George Mason betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-7-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 1-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 10.5+: 4-5-0 (As Favorite: 8-6-0; As Underdog: 1-1-0)
- O-U-P: 9-7-0 (Home: 7-4-0; Away: 1-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-0 (Home: 10-0; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-1 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.8 (41st in nation) | 40.7 (53rd) | 32.6 (207th) | 28.5 (59th) | 13.4 (240th) | 9.9 (51st) |
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Loyola Chicago statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Loyola Chicago had a lower winning percentage at home (.500, 8-8-0 record) than away (.700, 7-3-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Ramblers games finished over seven of 16 times at home (43.8%) and five of 10 on the road (50%) last season.
- The Ramblers’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs was .667 (2-1) last season, and away it was .333 (2-4).
Recent trends
- In their previous 10 games, the Ramblers are averaging 69.2 points per contest, 0.9 more than their season average (68.3).
- Loyola Chicago has performed better defensively in its previous 10 games, allowing 75.7 points per contest, 1.1 fewer points than its season average of 76.8 allowed.
- The Ramblers are making 0.7 fewer treys per contest over their last 10 games (7.6) compared to their season average (8.3), and they are delivering a lower three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (29.2%) compared to their season mark (31.3%).
Loyola Chicago betting records this season
- ATS Record: 4-13-0 (Home: 2-7-0; Away: 1-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 10.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 1-7-0; As Underdog: 3-6-0)
- O-U-P: 9-8-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 2-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-5 (Home: 3-4; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-7 (Home: 0-2; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.0 (323rd in nation) | 43.3 (165th) | 30.4 (285th) | 30.6 (155th) | 13.6 (229th) | 12.5 (273rd) |
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