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Loyola Marymount vs. Washington State prediction: Why Washington State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/2/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Loyola Marymount vs Washington State predictions for college basketball Friday.
Washington State will face Loyola Marymount in men's college basketball action at Beasley Coliseum on Friday, beginning at 9:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Washington State as the most likely winner of the Loyola Marymount vs. Washington State game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Loyola Marymount vs. Washington State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's NCAA basketball game between Loyola Marymount and Washington State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Washington State a 56% chance of defeating Loyola Marymount. Our predicted final score has Washington State winning 73-72.
According to our model, Loyola Marymount (+3.5) has a 61% chance of covering the spread, while the 143.5-point over/under has a 57% chance of going over.
Loyola Marymount vs. Washington State odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Loyola Marymount | Washington State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-105) | -3.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +160 | -180 |
| Total | o143.5 (-105) | u143.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Loyola Marymount vs. Washington State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Loyola Marymount +3.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Loyola Marymount | +160 |
| Total | Over 143.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Loyola Marymount +3.5 at the spread.
Loyola Marymount vs. Washington State game-day updates and essential details
Friday's men's college basketball game between Washington State and Loyola Marymount at Beasley Coliseum is scheduled to start at 9:30 PM ET.
- Who: Loyola Marymount vs. Washington State
- Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Time: 9:30 PM ET/6:30PM PT
- Venue: Beasley Coliseum
Conclusion
We predict Washington State, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat Loyola Marymount on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Loyola Marymount vs. Washington State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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