The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (9-10, 1-5 Pat) and the American University Eagles (8-9, 4-2 Pat) go head-to-head at Reitz Arena. The Greyhounds will try to snap their five-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.
American University Eagles vs. Loyola Maryland Greyhounds ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Greyhounds lost a winnable game to the Army West Point Black Knights, 81-80, while the Eagles defeated the Holy Cross Crusaders, 81-69.
American University dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 11.8 (better than their season average of 16.5) and a free throw rate of 0.250 (above their season average of 0.182). Holy Cross was 20.2 and 0.196, respectively, for those same stats. Loyola Maryland, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.346 (above their season average of 0.228). Loyola Maryland was lifted by Andrew Kostecka, who put up 22 points, five rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Sa’eed Nelson led the way for American University, contributing 21 points and five assists.
This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Greyhounds won the last matchup 86-84. Loyola Maryland won the rebounding battle. The Greyhounds had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. four) and total rebounds (29 vs. 23). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
The sharp-shooting offense of Loyola Maryland will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of American University. The Greyhounds rank 88th in effective field goal percentage (0.521), while the Eagles are 283rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.515). The Greyhounds should have the edge on that end of the court.
American University Eagles at Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Loyola Maryland, ATS Winner – Loyola Maryland, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- American University ranks 11th in three pointers allowed per game (16.2) while Loyola Maryland ranks 186th (22.9).
- The Greyhounds rank 218th in rebounds per game (33.8) while the Eagles rank 263rd (32.0).
- The Greyhounds rank 25th in assists per game (16.0) while the Eagles rank 151st (12.8).
- American University ranks 67th in steals per game (7.6) while Loyola Maryland ranks 124th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Greyhounds’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.0, up from 2.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (4.8 below their season average).
