Loyola Maryland vs Holy Cross Prediction 2/28/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Loyola Maryland vs Holy Cross Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 28th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Holy Cross Crusaders Preview

The Holy Cross Crusaders have a 10-20 overall record and a 5-12 record in the Patriot League. They are coming off a 78-63 road loss against Boston University and their previous three games were a 72-63 road win against Bucknell, an 86-83 home loss against Lafayette and an 83-73 road loss against Loyola Maryland.

Offensively, Holy Cross averages 68 points per game, while allowing 73.2 points per game defensively. The Crusaders shoot with 44% from the field and grab 31.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 10.8 assists per game. They average 1.6 blocks per game and 5.8 steals per game defensively.

Tyler Boston leads Holy Cross in scoring, with an average of 13.8 points per game, while shooting with 43% from the field and 79.8% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 3.3 assists. Aiden Disu is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.1 per game.

Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Preview

The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds have an 11-19 overall record and a 7-10 record in the Patriot League. They are coming off a 78-51 home loss against Navy and their previous three games were a 101-98 road loss against Colgate, an 87-77 home loss against Army and an 83-73 home win against Holy Cross.

Offensively, Loyola Maryland averages 75.1 points per game, while allowing 77.1 points per game defensively. The Greyhounds shoot with 43% from the field and grab 35.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.4 assists per game. They average 3.7 blocks per game and 6.2 steals per game defensively.

Braeden Speed leads Loyola Maryland in scoring, with an average of 15.2 points per game, while shooting with 44.3% from the field and 82.9% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 3.7 assists. Emmett Adair is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.4 per game.

Loyola Greyhounds @ Holy Cross Crusaders Betting Trends: February 28, 2026

Why the Holy Cross Crusaders will win

• Loyola (MD) has lost each of its last eight road day games against Conference opponents.
• Holy Cross has won each of its last four home games against Loyola (MD).
• Loyola (MD) has lost the first half in four of its last five road day games against Conference opponents.

Why the Loyola Greyhounds will win

• Holy Cross has lost each of its last five games following a road loss.
• Loyola (MD) has won the first half in seven of its last eight games against Holy Cross.

Loyola Maryland vs Holy Cross Prediction              

In this Loyola Maryland vs Holy Cross Prediction, Holy Cross is coming as -1.5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records this season and have both been in bad form coming into this matchup. Holy Cross is 2-8 in its last 10 games and Loyola Maryland has lost three straight. Holy Cross has a bottom-25 offense in the entire country so I cannot trust them even at home, while Loyola Maryland has covered the spread in its last two road games, so I will take a stab with the road team in this one. Take Loyola Maryland and get the +1.5 point.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Loyola Maryland +1.5