Loyola-Chicago Ramblers vs Davidson Wildcats Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 02/06/26

This is all about optics more than anything else. Loyola-Chicago comes in with an ugly profile: 6-18 straight up on the season, 7–17 against the spread, and just 1-5 on the road. This program is a long way removed from the national darling that made deep March runs in years past. At this point, the Loyola‑Chicago Ramblers are a public sell almost by default, and that perception matters. Because of it, they’re consistently catching inflated numbers, especially when lined against a team that looks far more respectable on paper.

That’s where Davidson fits the bill. The Davidson Wildcats are 13-9 (11-10 ATS), and a serviceable 7-6 straight up at home. The optics clearly favor the Wildcats, and bettors remember the January meeting where Davidson went into Chicago and won by 15. Seeing Davidson lined at a smaller price here, now at home, is naturally going to draw interest. But that’s the trap. Davidson averages just 72 points per game and can struggle to generate consistent offense. Asking this team to win by margin again—even at home—is a big ask. That’s precisely why the number is shorter than the January result might suggest it should be. With Davidson likely overvalued due to surface-level appeal, this shapes up as a classic overlay. Take advantage of it.

Loyola-Chicago vs Davidson prediction: Loyola-Chicago +10.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to the number.

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