Who's Playing

American @ Loyola-Maryland

Current Records: American 5-11; Loyola-Maryland 11-7

What to Know

Get ready for a Patriot battle as the American Eagles and the Loyola-Maryland Greyhounds will face off at 2 p.m. ET Saturday at Reitz Arena. The teams split their matchups last year, with American winning the first 81-79 and Loyola-Maryland taking the second 60-49.

The Eagles came up short against the Army West Point Black Knights on Wednesday, falling 76-66.

Meanwhile, Loyola-Maryland entered their game against the Boston University Terriers on Wednesday without any home losses -- but there's a first time for everything. Loyola-Maryland lost to Boston University at home by a decisive 67-50 margin.

American is expected to lose this next one by 9.5. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn't have high expectations for them since the team is 3-7 ATS when expected to lose.

Both of these teams will be looking to put their recent losses behind them and walk away with a win. Check back to see which squad is able to work their way into the win column.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Reitz Arena -- Baltimore, Maryland
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Greyhounds are a big 9.5-point favorite against the Eagles, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 9.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: 110

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Series History

American have won eight out of their last 13 games against Loyola-Maryland.

  • Feb 24, 2021 - Loyola-Maryland 60 vs. American 49
  • Jan 24, 2021 - American 81 vs. Loyola-Maryland 79
  • Jan 23, 2021 - American 71 vs. Loyola-Maryland 70
  • Feb 12, 2020 - American 81 vs. Loyola-Maryland 76
  • Jan 22, 2020 - American 93 vs. Loyola-Maryland 91
  • Feb 13, 2019 - Loyola-Maryland 86 vs. American 84
  • Jan 30, 2019 - American 74 vs. Loyola-Maryland 68
  • Feb 07, 2018 - Loyola-Maryland 72 vs. American 69
  • Jan 11, 2018 - American 76 vs. Loyola-Maryland 65
  • Feb 25, 2017 - American 64 vs. Loyola-Maryland 62
  • Dec 30, 2016 - Loyola-Maryland 68 vs. American 66
  • Feb 27, 2016 - American 67 vs. Loyola-Maryland 66
  • Dec 30, 2015 - Loyola-Maryland 75 vs. American 67