Queens University Royals defeat Loyola Marymount Lions 96-95: Recap & Betting Results

Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · NCAAB · Queens University Royals 96, Loyola Marymount Lions 95

The Queens University Royals beat the Loyola Marymount Lions 96-95 on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Gersten Pavilion. The Queens University Royals covered the spread as 5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 161.5, with 191 points combined.

Queens University Royals vs. Loyola Marymount Lions final score and game recap

The Queens University Royals won by 1 point.

Who covered the spread in Queens University Royals vs. Loyola Marymount Lions?

The Queens University Royals covered the spread as 5-point underdogs and won outright, by 1 point.

The spread opened at Loyola Marymount Lions -6.5 and closed at Loyola Marymount Lions -5.

Did Queens University Royals vs. Loyola Marymount Lions go over or under the total?

The game went over: 191 points combined against a closing total of 161.5, over by 29.5.

The total opened at 157.5 and closed at 161.5.

Queens University Royals vs. Loyola Marymount Lions odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Queens University Royals at +188 and the Loyola Marymount Lions at -230. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Loyola Marymount Lions a 67% favorite. The Queens University Royals won as the underdog at +188: $188 profit on a $100 bet.

The spread moved toward the Queens University Royals between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 157.5 to 161.5, and the game went over.

This result left the Queens University Royals 2-0 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-0 at home, 1-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 2 games with a closing line on file. All two of their games with a closing total went over. That made it two straight wins for the Queens University Royals.

This result left the Loyola Marymount Lions 0-1 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.

What's next for Queens University Royals and Loyola Marymount Lions?

Next for the Queens University Royals: at the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Friday, November 6, 2026. Next for the Loyola Marymount Lions: the Lincoln (CA) Oaklanders at home on Friday, November 6, 2026.