Loyola (MD) vs. Colgate prediction: Why Colgate is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [3/5/2026]

Colgate will square off with Loyola (MD) in men's college basketball action at Cotterell Court on Thursday, beginning at 7:00 PM ET.

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Colgate as the most likely winner of the Loyola (MD) vs. Colgate game.

This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.

Loyola (MD) vs. Colgate prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Loyola (MD) and Colgate 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives Colgate a 71% chance of beating Loyola (MD). Our predicted final score has Colgate winning 80-74.

According to our model, Colgate (-6.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 155.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.

Loyola (MD) vs. Colgate odds

We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Loyola (MD)	Colgate
Spread	+6.5 (-112)	-6.5 (-104)
Moneyline	+245	-250
Total	o155.5 (-105)	u155.5 (-112)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Loyola (MD) vs. Colgate 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	Colgate -6.5	-104
Moneyline	Loyola (MD)	+245
Total	Under 155.5	-112

According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Colgate -6.5 at the spread.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

Loyola (MD) vs. Colgate game-day updates and essential details

Thursday's men's college basketball action between Colgate and Loyola (MD) at Cotterell Court is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.

• Who: Loyola (MD) vs. Colgate
• Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: Cotterell Court

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Conclusion

We predict Colgate, with a 71% win probability, will likely beat Loyola (MD) on Thursday.

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