Queens University vs Loyola Marymount Predictions, Picks and Odds

Queens just poured in 103 points in its opener, returns two double-digit scorers from its first-ever NCAA Tournament team, and plays at a tempo that wears opponents down. Yet the market keeps pushing this line further toward Loyola Marymount, which has been stuck hovering around .500 under Stan Johnson for years.

The spread has jumped from 5.5 to 8.5 on heavy LMU money, and that raises an obvious question in this Queens University vs Loyola Marymount matchup: why are the Royals not getting more respect? Before you finalize your free college basketball predictions, here is the full breakdown of the odds, line movement, matchups, and best bets.

Queens University vs Loyola Marymount Quick Picks and Prediction

Spread Pick: Queens +8.5 (-112)
Total Pick: Over 160.5 (-115)
Projected Final Score: Loyola Marymount 82, Queens 80

Odds and Line Movement for Queens vs Loyola Marymount

Loyola Marymount opened as a 5.5-point favorite, and the line has climbed three full points to 8.5, bouncing between 7.5 and 8.5 repeatedly on the morning of the game. LMU has drawn between 89% and 98% of the money. The total has also risen, moving from 158.5 to as high as 161.5 before settling at 160.5, with roughly 90% of the money on the over. Compare the latest odds to grab the best number.

Opening Odds

Team	Spread	Total
Queens	+5.5 (-112)	Over 158.5 (-110)
Loyola Marymount	-5.5 (-108)	Under 158.5 (-110)

Current Odds

Team	Spread	Total
Queens	+8.5 (-112)	Over 160.5 (-115)
Loyola Marymount	-8.5 (-108)	Under 160.5 (-105)

Line Movement – Spread

Date	Queens	Loyola Marymount	Public ($, #)
11/04	+8.5 (-112)	-8.5 (-108)	LMU 89%, LMU 69%
11/04	+7.5 (-105)	-7.5 (-115)	LMU 89%, LMU 69%
11/04	+8.5 (-115)	-8.5 (-105)	LMU 89%, LMU 69%
11/04	+7.5 (-105)	-7.5 (-115)	LMU 89%, LMU 69%
11/04	+8.5 (-115)	-8.5 (-105)	LMU 89%, LMU 69%
11/04	+7.5 (-105)	-7.5 (-115)	LMU 89%, LMU 69%
11/04	+8.5 (-115)	-8.5 (-105)	LMU 89%, LMU 69%
11/04	+8.5 (-112)	-8.5 (-108)	LMU 89%, LMU 69%
11/04	+7.5 (-105)	-7.5 (-115)	LMU 89%, LMU 70%
11/04	+7.5 (-112)	-7.5 (-108)	LMU 89%, LMU 70%
11/03	+6.5 (-105)	-6.5 (-115)	LMU 97%, LMU 71%
11/03	+5.5 (-112)	-5.5 (-108)	LMU 98%, LMU 76%
11/03	+5.5 (-108)	-5.5 (-112)	LMU 98%, LMU 76%
11/03	+5.5 (-112)	-5.5 (-108)	LMU 98%, LMU 73%

Line Movement – Total

Date	Over	Under	Public ($, #)
11/04	160.5 (-115)	160.5 (-105)	OV 90%, UN 57%
11/04	161.5 (-105)	161.5 (-115)	OV 90%, UN 57%
11/04	160.5 (-115)	160.5 (-105)	OV 89%, UN 57%
11/04	161.5 (-108)	161.5 (-112)	OV 90%, UN 56%
11/04	161.5 (-105)	161.5 (-115)	OV 90%, UN 56%
11/04	160.5 (-110)	160.5 (-110)	OV 91%, UN 54%
11/04	160.5 (-108)	160.5 (-112)	OV 91%, UN 54%
11/04	159.5 (-108)	159.5 (-112)	OV 91%, UN 54%
11/04	158.5 (-110)	158.5 (-110)	OV 90%, UN 54%

Key Matchups and Handicap: Queens University vs Loyola Marymount

This matchup pits a program that has consistently overachieved against one that has consistently stalled. Queens has been on the rise under Grant Leonard, while Loyola Marymount is still searching for the breakthrough that has eluded it for years. The market is treating LMU as a comfortable favorite, but the recent track records of these two programs tell a different story.

Loyola Marymount Under Pressure to Break Through

Stan Johnson has been stuck on a treadmill hovering around .500 during his tenure at Loyola Marymount. With Gonzaga now out of the WCC and Randy Bennett gone from Saint Mary’s, Johnson has no excuses if the Lions do not forge a breakthrough, and soon. False alarms, however, have been common in Westchester, and there is little in the program’s recent history to justify laying this many points with confidence.

LMU Banks on Jevon Porter and Al Wright

The hope is that boomerang 6-foot-11 transfer Jevon Porter can be a linchpin. He averaged 15.5 points per game with the Lions in 2024-25 before moving to Missouri last season, where he was limited to just 10 games. There is also excitement about guard Al Wright, who hit better than 42% of his three-pointers for Richard Pitino at Xavier last season. Both additions bring talent, but both also bring the uncertainty that comes with new pieces fitting into a rotation.

Queens Keeps Rolling Under Grant Leonard

Visiting Queens has been achieving a lot more in recent years, highlighted by a first-ever Big Dance invite a year ago for underrated head coach Grant Leonard. The Royals scored a healthy 84.9 points per game last season, and this year’s team looks capable of playing at the same uptempo pace, as shown by its 103-98 opening win over Winthrop. Leonard has played the transfer game especially well while guiding the program’s move up to the Division I ranks.

Queens Returns Familiar Faces

Leonard did not have to dip as far into the portal this offseason, with some familiar faces back from a year ago. Guard Avantae Parker returns after averaging 11.1 points per game last season, and forward Nasir Mann is back after averaging 13.3 points per game. That continuity gives Queens an edge in chemistry over a Loyola Marymount team still integrating key newcomers.

Royals Spread the Wealth in Opening Win

The Royals were up to their old tricks in the opener, with five double-digit scorers. They were led by 6-foot-5 sophomore wing Jordan Watford, who scored 26 on Monday and, according to A-Sun sources, might be on the verge of a breakthrough campaign. Freshman guard Caleb Jones, a 6-foot-4 newcomer, also generated plenty of excitement with a 15-point debut against Big South contender Winthrop, including a perfect 3-for-3 from beyond the arc.

QU vs LMU Betting Trends

Queens earned its first-ever NCAA Tournament bid last season.
Queens averaged 84.9 points per game last season.
Queens opened this season with a 103-98 win over Winthrop and five double-digit scorers.
Loyola Marymount has hovered around .500 under Stan Johnson.
The spread has moved from LMU -5.5 to -8.5, with LMU drawing as much as 98% of the money.
The total has climbed from 158.5 to 160.5, with roughly 90% of the money on the over.

QU vs LMU Key Injuries and Notes

Queens: Wing Jordan Watford scored 26 points in the season opener.
Queens: Freshman guard Caleb Jones scored 15 points and made all three of his three-point attempts in his debut.
Queens: Avantae Parker (11.1 ppg) and Nasir Mann (13.3 ppg) return from last season.
Queens: This is the longest road trip in program history, though it is a very short ride from LAX to Westchester.
Loyola Marymount: 6-foot-11 Jevon Porter returns after playing just 10 games at Missouri last season.
Loyola Marymount: Guard Al Wright arrives after shooting better than 42% from three at Xavier.

Queens University vs Loyola Marymount ATS and Total Picks

ATS Pick: Queens +8.5 (-112). The market has moved three points toward Loyola Marymount, but the evidence favors the underdog. Queens is coming off an NCAA Tournament appearance, returns key scorers, and just put up 103 points with five players in double figures. LMU has a history of false alarms and is still working in significant new pieces. The travel concern is minimal given the short trip from LAX to Westchester. Getting 8.5 points with the more proven program is too good to pass up.

Total Pick: Over 160.5 (-115). Queens plays uptempo, averaged 84.9 points per game last season, and just combined for 201 points in its opener. Loyola Marymount adds a skilled big in Porter and a proven shooter in Wright, giving the Lions the firepower to keep pace. Expect a fast, high-scoring affair.

Queens University vs Loyola Marymount Best Bets

Best Bet: Queens +8.5 (-112)
Total Pick: Over 160.5 (-115)
Key Factor: Queens’ continuity and uptempo attack against a Loyola Marymount team still integrating new pieces
X-Factor: Jordan Watford continuing his breakout start for the Royals

Final Score Prediction for Queens vs Loyola Marymount

Loyola Marymount has added talent, but Queens has the proven system, the returning scorers, and the pace to stay right with the Lions in Westchester. Expect a back-and-forth shootout that Queens keeps well within the number, with the total climbing past 160.