Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs Colgate Raiders Picks and Predictions for Thursday March 5 2026
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The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds travel to face the Colgate Raiders in the Patriot League Championship Quarterfinal on Thursday March 5, 2026 at Cotterell Court in Hamilton, New York. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET and the game will be broadcast on ESPN+. At the time of this writing the odds were not released for the moneyline, total, or spread. Be sure to also check out our free college basketball picks for more daily college basketball betting insights.
Greyhounds Looking to Pull Off a Road Tournament Win
The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds enter this Patriot League quarterfinal with a 12-19 overall record and an 8-10 conference record. Loyola Maryland has had mixed results lately, recently winning over Holy Cross 76-62 and defeating Holy Cross again earlier by an 83-73 score. However, the Greyhounds also recently lost to Navy 78-51, lost to Army 87-77, and dropped a tight overtime game to Colgate 101-98.
The Greyhounds average 75.2 points per game while allowing 76.6 points per contest. Loyola Maryland shoots 43% from the field and averages 35.5 rebounds per game while dishing out 13.3 assists per game.
One of the more encouraging aspects of Loyola Maryland’s game is their ability to rebound the basketball and create second-chance opportunities. Their strong rebounding numbers allow them to stay competitive even in games where their shooting percentage dips.
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Raiders Hoping Home Court Advantage Pays Off
The Colgate Raiders enter this matchup with a 17-14 overall record and an 11-7 record in Patriot League play. The Raiders have had a challenging stretch recently, recently losing to Navy 85-69 and losing to Lafayette 70-69. However, Colgate did defeat Loyola Maryland earlier by a 101-98 score in overtime, showing their ability to score in bunches when the offense gets rolling.
Colgate averages 76.2 points per game while shooting an efficient 48% from the field. The Raiders also average 34.3 rebounds and 14.6 assists per game, indicating a balanced offensive approach that emphasizes efficient shot selection.
The Raiders’ biggest strength is their offensive efficiency. With a strong field goal percentage and solid ball movement, Colgate has the ability to stretch defenses and create high-percentage scoring opportunities throughout the game.
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs Colgate Raiders Pick
Greyhounds vs Raiders Pick
- Pick: Colgate Raiders Spread
Colgate has a clear offensive efficiency advantage in this matchup and also benefits from playing on their home court. The Raiders shoot nearly 50% from the field and have already shown they can score effectively against Loyola Maryland. With the Greyhounds struggling defensively and allowing over 76 points per game, Colgate should be able to generate enough offense to control the game.
Greyhounds vs Raiders Total Pick
- Pick: Take the Over
I like the over in this matchup because both teams have shown the ability to score and neither defense has been particularly consistent this season. Their previous meeting produced a very high-scoring game that went to overtime, and the offensive styles of both teams suggest this matchup could again feature plenty of scoring.
Final Score Prediction: Colgate 82, Loyola Maryland 74
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