Saint Joseph’s (PA) vs. Loyola Chicago betting: College basketball preview for Jan. 27

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The Loyola Chicago Ramblers (5-16, 1-7 A-10) are underdogs (+2.5) as they try to end a seven-game losing streak when they host the Saint Joseph’s (PA) Hawks (12-8, 4-3 A-10) at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Joseph J. Gentile Arena. The game airs on CBS Sports Network. The point total is 143.5 in the matchup.

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Saint Joseph’s (PA) vs. Loyola Chicago betting lines

  • Saint Joseph’s (PA) moneyline odds to win: -139
  • Loyola Chicago moneyline odds to win: +118
  • Spread: Saint Joseph’s (PA) (-2.5)
  • Total: 143.5

Saint Joseph’s (PA) statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • At home, Saint Joseph’s (PA) sports a better record against the spread (4-5-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (3-4-0).
  • At home, the Hawks exceed the over/under 55.6% of the time (five of nine games). They’ve hit the over in 28.6% of games on the road (two of seven contests).
  • Saint Joseph’s (PA) has performed better as a moneyline favorite in home games, putting up a home record of 4-1, compared to going 0-1 in away games.

Recent trends

  • The Hawks have seen a decrease in scoring lately, putting up 73.6 points per game in their last 10 contests, 1.2 points fewer than the 74.8 they’ve scored this year.
  • Saint Joseph’s (PA)’s defense has been tougher lately, as the team has given up 72.0 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 73.1 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
  • The Hawks are trending up from beyond the arc over their last 10 outings, making 8.2 threes per game and shooting 30.3% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 7.7 makes and 28.8% from distance in the 2025-26 season.

Saint Joseph’s (PA) betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 8-10-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 3-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 1-6-0 (As Favorite: 1-6-0; As Underdog: 7-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 7-11-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 2-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-2 (Home: 4-1; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-6 (Home: 3-1; Away: 1-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.3 (314th in nation) 42.2 (92nd) 36.6 (33rd) 32.1 (241st) 15.1 (117th) 11.9 (244th)

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Loyola Chicago statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Loyola Chicago has performed better against the spread at home (3-8-0) than away (1-4-0) this year.
  • In terms of the over/under, Ramblers games have finished over less frequently at home (six of 11, 54.5%) than on the road (three of five, 60%).
  • The Ramblers, as moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-4) than away (1-4) this season.

Recent trends

  • Over their previous 10 games, the Ramblers are posting 66.4 points per contest, 1.0 fewer point than their season average (67.4).
  • Loyola Chicago has fared worse defensively in its previous 10 games, surrendering 78.5 points per contest, 1.4 more points than its season average of 77.1.
  • Over their previous 10 games, the Ramblers are draining 7.0 three-pointers per contest, 1.0 fewer threes than their season average (8.0). They also sport a worse three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (28.3%) compared to their season average (30.7%).

Loyola Chicago betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 5-16-0 (Home: 3-8-0; Away: 1-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 4-8-0 (As Favorite: 1-7-0; As Underdog: 4-9-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-10-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 3-2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-5 (Home: 3-4; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-11 (Home: 0-4; Away: 1-4)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.0 (326th in nation) 43.5 (168th) 30.9 (265th) 30.2 (130th) 14.0 (191st) 12.7 (308th)
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