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Santa Clara vs. Loyola Marymount prediction: Santa Clara favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/31/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Santa Clara vs Loyola Marymount predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Loyola Marymount will take on the favored Santa Clara in men's college basketball action at Gersten Pavilion on Saturday, starting at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Santa Clara as the most likely winner of the Santa Clara vs. Loyola Marymount game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Santa Clara vs. Loyola Marymount prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Santa Clara and Loyola Marymount 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Santa Clara a 76% chance of defeating Loyola Marymount. Our predicted final score has Santa Clara winning 79-71.
According to our model, Loyola Marymount (+9.5) has a 60% chance of covering the spread, while the 153.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Santa Clara vs. Loyola Marymount odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Santa Clara | Loyola Marymount |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -9.5 (-110) | +9.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -400 | +380 |
| Total | o153.5 (-110) | u153.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Santa Clara vs. Loyola Marymount picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 +9.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Loyola Marymount | +380 |
| Total | Under 153.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Loyola Marymount +9.5 at the spread.
Santa Clara vs. Loyola Marymount game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Loyola Marymount and Santa Clara at Gersten Pavilion is scheduled to commence at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Santa Clara vs. Loyola Marymount
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Gersten Pavilion
Conclusion
We predict Santa Clara, with a 76% win probability, will likely beat Loyola Marymount on Saturday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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