Army College Basketball Betting Line Vs. Loyola (MD) – February 8, 2023

Posted on February 8, 2023

The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds (8-17, Patriot) travel to face the Army Black Knights (13-12, Patriot) after losing three road games in a row.

The Black Knights match up with the Greyhounds in a game that Army is currently a strong favorite by 7.5 points. The matchup’s point total is 136.5.

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Army Betting Line, Matchup Info Vs. Loyola (MD)

  • When: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 6:00 PM ET
  • Where: Christl Arena in West Point, New York
  • How to Watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Spread Favorite: Army -7.5
  • Moneyline Favorite: Army -350
  • Moneyline Underdog: Loyola (MD) +270
  • Over/Under: 136.5 points

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Army Betting Trends

  • The Black Knights have compiled a 12-11-0 ATS record so far this year.
  • Army has been favored by 7.5 points or more three times this season, and covered the spread in one of those games.
  • The Black Knights have been favorites in 14 games this season and have come away with the win seven times (50%) in those contests.
  • Army has yet to enter a game this year with shorter moneyline odds than -350.
  • So far this season, 11 out of the Black Knights’ 23 games have gone over the point total.
  • Army’s games this season have featured more combined points than this contest’s total of 136.5 points 15 times.
  • Black Knights outings this year have an average total of 144.0, 7.5 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

Army Top Performers

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jalen Rucker 25 15.6 4.3 3.3 0.9 0.1 1.6
Ethan Roberts 25 12.8 4.2 1.2 0.6 0.0 2.0
Coleton Benson 25 11.4 2.2 1.5 0.5 0.0 2.0
Chris Mann 24 9.9 3.8 1.2 0.6 0.2 0.5
Charlie Peterson 25 9.1 5.4 2.1 0.7 0.4 0.0

Army Season Stats

  • Army outscores opponents by 4.2 points per game (scoring 74.1 per game to rank 133rd in college basketball while giving up 69.9 per contest to rank 194th in college basketball) and has a +104 scoring differential overall.
  • The Black Knights win the rebound battle by 4.3 boards on average. They collect 32.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 214th in college basketball, while their opponents pull down 28.5 per outing.
  • On offense, the Black Knights are scoring 72.7 points per game this year in conference tilts. To compare, their overall average (74.1 points per game) is 1.4 PPG higher.
  • In conference contests, Army allows fewer points per contest (67.8) than its overall average (69.9).
  • The Black Knights are hitting 7.3 threes per game this season in conference action, which is 0.6 fewer threes per game than their season average (7.9). As far as three-point percentage, they are more effective in Patriot action (40.9%) than overall (36.7%).
  • In home games, Army is averaging 4.1 more points per game (76.6) than it is on the road (72.5).
  • In home games, the Black Knights are giving up 2.0 fewer points per game (67.7) than when playing on the road (69.7).

Army Recent And Upcoming Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Spread
1/21/2023 Navy L 77-71 Home -1.5
1/25/2023 American L 63-61 Away +2.5
1/28/2023 Holy Cross W 66-55 Home -9
2/1/2023 Lehigh W 71-69 Away +2.5
2/4/2023 Bucknell L 73-67 Away -2.5
2/8/2023 Loyola (MD) Home -7.5
2/11/2023 Navy Away
2/15/2023 Colgate Away
2/18/2023 Lafayette Home
2/22/2023 Boston University Home
2/25/2023 Holy Cross Away

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Loyola (MD) Betting Trends

  • Loyola (MD) has covered nine times in 23 games with a spread this year.
  • The Greyhounds have been an underdog by 7.5 points or more five times this season, and covered the spread in three of those contests.
  • This season, Loyola (MD) has won three out of the 17 games, or 17.6%, in which it has been the underdog.
  • The Greyhounds have not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +270.
  • Loyola (MD) and its opponents have combined to go over the point total 11 out of 23 times this year.
  • The Greyhounds have combined with their opponent to score more than 136.5 points in 10 of 23 games this season.
  • Loyola (MD) has a 133.9-point average over/under in its contests this season, 2.6 fewer points than this game’s point total.

Loyola (MD) Top Performers

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Kenny Jones 25 11.6 2.3 3.2 1.8 0.1 1.9
Jaylin Andrews 22 10.4 3.6 2.0 1.1 0.3 0.8
Deon Perry 25 9.1 2.1 2.1 1.7 0.1 1.8
Alonso Faure 24 8.3 5.4 0.8 0.5 0.6 0.2
Chris Kuzemka 25 7.2 1.2 1.4 1.0 0.0 1.5

Loyola (MD) Season Stats

  • The Greyhounds put up 64.6 points per game (333rd in college basketball) while allowing 69.3 per contest (180th in college basketball). They have a -116 scoring differential and have been outscored by 4.7 points per game.
  • Loyola (MD) is 347th in college basketball at 29.3 rebounds per game. That’s 1.7 fewer than the 31.0 its opponents average.
  • In Patriot games, the Greyhounds have averaged 2.3 fewer points (62.3) than overall (64.6) in 2022-23.
  • In conference action, Loyola (MD) is giving up more points (70.8 per game) than it is overall (69.3) in 2022-23.
  • The Greyhounds make fewer 3-pointers in Patriot action (6.5 per game) than overall (7.2), and have a lower 3-point percentage in conference games (33.5%) than overall (34.5%).
  • At home, Loyola (MD) averages 73.0 points per game. Away, it averages 57.5.
  • The Greyhounds allow 70.5 points per game at home, and 68.0 on the road.

Loyola (MD) Recent And Upcoming Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Spread
1/21/2023 Boston University L 66-53 Away +7
1/25/2023 Lafayette L 62-46 Away +5.5
1/28/2023 Bucknell W 80-66 Home -0.5
1/30/2023 Colgate L 76-63 Away +16.5
2/4/2023 Boston University L 68-67 Home +2
2/8/2023 Army Away +7.5
2/11/2023 Lehigh Away
2/15/2023 Lafayette Home
2/18/2023 Navy Away
2/22/2023 Holy Cross Home
2/25/2023 American Home

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