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Portland vs. Loyola Marymount prediction: Loyola Marymount favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Portland vs Loyola Marymount predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Loyola Marymount will square off with Portland in men's college basketball action at Gersten Pavilion on Saturday, beginning at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Loyola Marymount as the most likely winner of the Portland vs. Loyola Marymount game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Portland vs. Loyola Marymount prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Portland and Loyola Marymount 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Loyola Marymount a 79% chance of defeating Portland. Our predicted final score has Loyola Marymount winning 77-69.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Portland and Loyola Marymount each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 147.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Portland 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 | Portland | Loyola Marymount |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +8.5 (-106) | -8.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +310 | -375 |
| Total | o147.5 (-110) | u147.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Portland vs. Loyola Marymount picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 -8.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Loyola Marymount | -375 |
| Total | Under 147.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Loyola Marymount to win.
Portland vs. Loyola Marymount game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Loyola Marymount and Portland at Gersten Pavilion is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Portland vs. Loyola Marymount
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Gersten Pavilion
Conclusion
We predict Loyola Marymount, with a 79% win probability, will likely beat Portland 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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