Loyola Chicago vs. George Washington betting: College basketball preview for February 26

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The Loyola Chicago Ramblers (18-9, 9-5 A-10) are favored (-4.5) to extend a four-game win streak when they host the George Washington Revolutionaries (18-10, 7-8 A-10) at 8:00 PM ET on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Joseph J. Gentile Arena. The contest airs on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is set at 139.5.

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Loyola Chicago vs. George Washington betting lines

  • Loyola Chicago moneyline odds to win: -204
  • George Washington moneyline odds to win: +168
  • Spread: Loyola Chicago (-4.5)
  • Total: 139.5

Loyola Chicago statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Loyola Chicago has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered six times in 14 games at home, and it has covered six times in eight games when playing on the road.
  • The Ramblers have eclipsed the total less consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in six of 14 home matchups (42.9%). In road games, they have hit the over in four of eight games (50%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Loyola Chicago has won a higher percentage of its games at home (1.000) compared to road games (.667).

Recent trends

  • The Ramblers have been racking up 71.3 points per game in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s a little lower than the 74.0 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 campaign.
  • Loyola Chicago’s defense has been tougher lately, as the team has given up 67.4 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 68.9 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
  • Over their last 10 outings, the Ramblers are making 0.8 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (9.2 compared to 8.4 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (35.9% compared to 35.5% season-long).

Loyola Chicago betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-14-0 (Home: 6-8-0; Away: 6-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 3-8-0 (As Favorite: 6-11-0; As Underdog: 6-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-13-0 (Home: 6-8-0; Away: 4-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-4 (Home: 11-0; Away: 2-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-5 (Home: 2-1; Away: 2-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.1 (108th in nation) 42.2 (93rd) 31.4 (218th) 29.2 (72nd) 16.0 (47th) 11.7 (235th)

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George Washington statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • This year, George Washington is 9-7-0 at home against the spread (.562 winning percentage). Away, it is 4-5-0 ATS (.444).
  • In terms of the over/under, Revolutionaries games have gone over eight of 16 times at home (50%), and three of nine away (33.3%).
  • The Revolutionaries’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .400 (2-3), and away it is .600 (3-2).

Recent trends

  • In their past 10 games, the Revolutionaries are posting 67.0 points per contest, compared to their season average of 73.9.
  • In its past 10 games, George Washington is surrendering 65.7 points per contest, compared to its season average of 67.2 points allowed.
  • In their last 10 games, the Revolutionaries are sinking 6.3 three-pointers per game, 1.1 fewer threes than their season average (7.4). They also own a worse three-point percentage over their last 10 games (29.3%) compared to their season average (30.9%).

George Washington betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 15-13-0 (Home: 9-7-0; Away: 4-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 5-1-0 (As Favorite: 8-9-0; As Underdog: 7-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-15-0 (Home: 8-8-0; Away: 3-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-4 (Home: 9-1; Away: 1-3)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-6 (Home: 2-3; Away: 3-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.6 (193rd in nation) 41.3 (55th) 31.9 (183rd) 31.9 (233rd) 14.1 (142nd) 11.9 (251st)
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