Holy Cross vs Loyola Maryland Prediction 2/15/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Holy Cross Crusaders and the Loyola MD Greyhounds meet Sunday in college basketball action from Reitz Arena in Baltimore. Here’s a Holy Cross vs Loyola MD prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Holy Cross vs Loyola MD pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Holy Cross Crusaders Betting Preview

Holy Cross opened up the year on a 6-10 run over their first 16 outings, then got wins over American and Army in consecutive games. The Crusaders have won just once (over Lehigh) since then, otherwise taking losses to Lafayette, Navy, American, Colgate, Army, Boston U and Colgate again in that time. Over the first 26 games of the year that gives the Crusaders a 9-17 record.

In the matchup versus Colgate back on Wednesday the Crusaders entered the locker room after the first half with a 33-23 deficit. Holy Cross got better from there on a 47-41 run the rest of the way but still ended up taking the eventual loss on their home court 74-70. Aiden Disu was tops on 20 points with eight rebounds and DeAndre Williams had 17 points with seven boards and five assists.

Loyola MD Greyhounds Betting Preview

Over on the Loyola side, they limped to a 4-11 start this year, then took wins over Army and Boston U in a 2-3 stretch across the next five. The Greyhounds are 4-2 in their last six games with losses to Navy and Boston U mixed among wins over Bucknell, American, Lehigh and Lafayette in that time. Over 26 games so far this year that gives the Greyhounds a 10-16 record in the books.

Matched up against Lafayette in their Wednesday game, Loyola MD was looking good at the break with a 40-29 advantage. The Greyhounds put up a 28-25 run the rest of the way and powered out a nice win on the road 68-54 as the game concluded. Emmett Adair was tops on 26 points and nine rebounds while Braeden Speed doubled on 13 points and 11 rebounds with seven assists.

Holy Cross Crusaders @ Loyola Greyhounds Betting Trends: February 15, 2026

Why the Loyola Greyhounds will win

• Holy Cross has lost 11 of its last 12 road games against the Patriot League.
• The home team has won seven of Loyola (MD)’s last eight games.
• Loyola (MD) has won the first half in each of its last five games against Holy Cross at Reitz Arena.

Why the Holy Cross Crusaders will win

• Loyola (MD) has lost each of its last seven day games following a road win.
• Holy Cross has won each of its last four day games against Loyola (MD).

Holy Cross vs Loyola MD Prediction

I’ll take a stab on Loyola MD. The Greyhounds were able to get past a struggling Lafayette team without too much fanfare last week, hitting 44.1 percent from the field with a 40-38 rebounding edge. Loyola MD did a good job on defense, giving up just 33.3 percent shooting from the field. The Greyhounds are 4-2 in their last half-dozen outings, scoring 67 or more points in all six of those games.

As for Holy Cross, they shot just 35.6 percent from the field and 20.8 percent (5-of-24) from 3-point range alongside 12 turnovers and a 36-28 deficit on points in the paint during their latest loss to Colgate. The Crusaders added a 38-27 rebounding edge and 85.2 percent (23-of-27) at the line, though. Holy Cross is just 1-7 over their last eight games, giving up 69 or more points in every one of those defeats.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Loyola MD Greyhounds -4.5