Loyola Maryland vs Fairfield Prediction 11/16/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Loyola Maryland vs Fairfield prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, November 16th at Leo D. Mahoney Arena in Fairfield, Connecticut. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Betting Preview

The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds are 2-2 this season after they defeated Stonehill by a score of 74-63 in their last game. Loyola Maryland trailed 38-37 at halftime, but won the second half by a total of 37-25 for the win. The Greyhounds shot 51% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 38% on free throws in the game. Loyola Maryland lost the rebounding battle by a total of 36-29, recorded 11 assists, and committed seven turnovers in the win. Jacob Theodosiou led Loyola with 21 points and six rebounds, while Braeden Speed added 21 points and one assist in the game. 

Prior to that game, Loyola Maryland lost to NJIT by a score of 66-64, but did beat a non-D1 team by a score of 96-60 before that. The Greyhounds have scored 72.0 points per game with 41.0 rebounds and 11.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 64.3 points against per game this season. Jacob Theodosiou is averaging 11.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, while Braeden Speed is averaging 11.3 points and 4.0 assists per game for the Greyhounds. Loyola Maryland is shooting 40.8% from the field, 70.1% on free throws, and 31.5% on three pointers this season. 

Fairfield Stags Betting Preview

The Fairfield Stags are 2-2 this year after they defeated Stonehill in overtime by a score of 73-71 in their last game. Fairfield led 30-27 at halftime, but they allowed 38 points in the second half, before escaping with the narrow win in overtime. The Stags shot 34% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Fairfield lost the rebounding battle by a total of 44-43, recorded nine assists, and committed six turnovers in the win. Deuce Turner led Fairfield with 22 points and four rebounds, while Braden Sparks added 16 points and four rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that game, Fairfield lost to Seton Hall by a score of 82-59, but did beat NJIT by a score of 74-53 before that. The Stags have scored 68.5 points per game with 43.3 rebounds and 9.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.5 points against per game this season. Braden Sparks is averaging 18.8 points and 2.3 assists per game, while Brandon Benjamin is averaging 11.3 points and 9.3 rebounds per game for the Stags. Fairfield is shooting 36% from the field, 75% on free throws, and 29.9% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Fairfield Stags will win

• Loyola (MD) has lost eight of its last nine day games against non-Conference opponents.
• The home team has won four of the last five games between Loyola (MD) and Fairfield.

Why the Loyola Greyhounds will win

• Fairfield has lost nine of its last 10 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Loyola (MD) has won each of its last three day games against Fairfield.
• Loyola (MD) has won the first half in six of its last eight day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Loyola Maryland vs Fairfield Prediction 

Both of these teams are coming off of a win against Stonehill in their last game, but Fairfield did need overtime in that game on Friday. Loyola Maryland played Stonehill on Saturday, so they will be on a back to back here. The Stags are shooting just 36% from the field this year and will face a Loyola defense that has been very stout through four games. The Greyhounds are shooting 41% from the field and they are allowing just 64 points against per game. Take Loyola Maryland to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: Loyola Maryland ATS