Loyola Chicago vs. Davidson odds, prediction: 2026 Atlantic 10 Conference men's college basketball picks from proven model

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers battle the Davidson Wildcats in a key Atlantic 10 Conference matchup on Friday night. Loyola Chicago is coming off a 71-61 win over La Salle on Tuesday, while Davidson dropped a 91-82 decision to 19th-ranked Saint Louis that same night. The Ramblers (6-18, 2-9 Atlantic 10), who are 14th in the conference, are 1-6 on the road this season. The Wildcats (13-9, 5-5 Atlantic 10), who are tied for sixth in the league, are 7-6 on their home floor.

Tip-off from John M. Belk Arena in Davidson, N.C., is set for 6 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. Davidson leads the all-time series 4-2, including a 79-64 win in Chicago on Jan. 7. Davidson is an 11.5-point favorite in the latest Loyola Chicago vs. Davidson odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 138.5. 

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The model has simulated Loyola Chicago vs. Davidson 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning Over, and it also says one side of the spread hits over 50% of the time!

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