North Texas vs Loyola Chicago Prediction 11/9/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The North Texas Mean Green and the Loyola Ramblers meet Sunday in college basketball action from NOW Arena. Here’s a North Texas vs Loyola prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best North Texas vs Loyola 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.

North Texas Mean Green Betting Preview

North Texas opened up their 2025-26 campaign with a pretty routine matchup versus New Mexico Highlands University. The Mean Green held a modest 37-30 edge at the break, then hit their stride in the second half on a 51-24 run during an 88-54 blowout finish. Tops in scoring during the home win was Je’Shawn Stevenson with 18 points and four rebounds. Josiah Shackleford added 16 points in 16 minutes, and EJ Horton had 12 points with two rebounds in 19 minutes of work on the floor during the home victory effort.

In game two on Thursday versus Northwestern State, the Mean Green had another manageable home matchup. North Texas held an eight-point edge at the break, then hit a 52-33 stretch from there in an 80-53 win. This time David Terrell (six assists; four rebounds) and Will McClendon (three rebounds; three assists) shared the team lead with 13 points apiece. Dylan Arnett added 12 points, and Reece Robinson chipped in 11 points with three boards.

Loyola Ramblers Betting Preview

Over on the Loyola side, they’ve got two games in the bag this year so far as well. The Ramblers opened up on Monday at home versus Cleveland State and had a tight matchup. Loyola was down 51-50 at the half but emerged victorious 91-88 after a 41-37 advantage in the second. Miles Rubin (six rebounds; two assists), Kayde Dotson (three rebounds; four assists) and Deywilk Tavarez (two assists; 14 minutes) each posted 16 points in the winning effort. Joshua Ola-Joseph was also in double-digits with 11 points, and Chuck Love had 14 points with one rebound in 20 minutes.

Loyola took their first loss of the year on Thursday in a home matchup versus Mercyhurst. The Ramblers were trailing by seven at the break and didn’t end up getting any closer in a 73-65 loss after a 39-38 second half. Justin Moore led the way this time with 25 points, eight assists and four rebounds. Rubin added 16 points with seven boards, and Ola-Joseph finished with 13 points, five rebounds and one assist in 24 minutes of work on the floor in the defeat.

North Texas Mean Green @ Loyola Ramblers Betting Trends: November 9, 2025

Why the Loyola Ramblers will win

• North Texas has lost five of its last six day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• Loyola (IL) has won 12 of its last 16 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Loyola (IL) has won the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Why the North Texas Mean Green will win

• Loyola (IL) has lost seven of its last eight games played at neutral venues.
• North Texas has won five of its last six games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of North Texas’ last 18 games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.
• Five of Loyola (IL)’s last six games against the American Conference have produced a total of 141+ points.

North Texas vs Loyola Prediction

I’ll stick with North Texas. The Mean Green are coming off a dominant effort versus an overmatched Northwestern State team and should be brimming with confidence at the moment. North Texas shot a nice 56 percent from the field and 47.6 percent (10-of-21) from 3-point range in that one, but could have been a little better from the line on 14-of-22 (63.6 percent). Still, the 30-17 rebounding edge, 28-14 advantage in the paint, 15 assists and just nine turnovers helped steer the Green to the 27-point victory.

As for Loyola, they shot just 37.7 percent from the field in their loss to Mercyhurst. The Ramblers were outmuscled up front 31-25 in rebounding and 32-24 in points in the paint. the 13 turnovers didn’t help matters, either. The Ramblers have been pretty sluggish through two games so far, and could really use a shot in the proverbial arm. I don’t think they’ll get it here matched up against a 2-0 North Texas team.

Andrew Jett's Pick: North Texas Mean Green -3.5