Cleveland State vs. Loyola Chicago, Picks and Prediction, Monday, November 3, 2025
Use Code WWWC Cleveland State (0-0) will be trying to pick up their first road win of the season when they visit Gentile Arena on Monday night to face Loyola Chicago (0-0) at 8 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Vikings vs. Ramblers prediction. Do you need a boost in your handicapping? Try our NCAAB Betting Picks
Cleveland State (23-13, 14-6 Horizon) finished third in the Horizon League last season. Loyola Chicago (25-12, 12-6 A-10) finished fourth in the Atlantic 10.
Cleveland State is 8-2 in its last 10 games against Loyola Chicago. Their last meeting was in 2015.
Cleveland State Hoping to Make Tournament Run
The Vikings won 23 games last season, but they missed out on the NCAA Tournament and ended up playing in the CBI. They hired former assistant coach Rob Summers to lead the team in the offseason and hope he can get them back in the Big Dance for the first time since the 2020 season.
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Cleveland State averaged 70.3 points per game last season, which was 240th in the country. They made 44 percent of their field goals and 33 percent of their three-pointers.
The Vikings replaced their roster from last season with 15 newcomers, who will be playing their first game for the team on Monday.
Former Akron guard Josiah Harris is one of the 11 upperclassmen added to the team in the offseason, with seven of them having Division I playing experience.
Cleveland State gave up 68 points per game last season, which was 47th in the nation. Opponents made 44 percent of their field goals and 35 percent of their three-pointers against them.
Loyola Chicago Aiming For Conference Title
The Ramblers won 25 games last season, but their 12 conference wins left them three games behind the conference winners. They have eight players from last season, including two starters, coming back, and added eight new players, who they hope will help them compete for the conference title this season.
Loyola Chicago averaged 72.7 points per game last season, which was 169th in the country. They made 45 percent of their field goals and 34 percent of their three-pointers.
Junior center Miles Rubin, who was voted to the Preseason First Team and All-Defensive Team, is expected to lead the charge for the Ramblers this season.
Loyola Chicago gave up 69.4 points per game last season, which was 78th in the country. Opponents made 42 percent of their field goals and 34 percent of their three-pointers.
Cleveland State vs. Loyola Chicago Picks
Point Spread Pick for Cleveland State vs. Loyola Chicago
- Loyola Chicago Ramblers -15.5 (4 Units)
Both teams won more than 20 games last season, but the Vikings are fielding a brand new team while the Ramblers have some continuity. They were the better offensive team last season and will likely pick up where they left off in terms of production. They shot the ball well at home, and they did a good job of finding the open man. Their rebounding was very good, and they didn’t turn the ball over a lot. The Vikings weren’t very good defensively on the road last season and will likely struggle early as they get used to playing together, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Ramblers. Take Loyola Chicago to cover the spread.
Over/Under Pick for Cleveland State vs. Loyola Chicago
- Under 148 (4 Units)
The Vikings played under the total in four of their last six games, while the Ramblers played under the total in four of their last seven games. Cleveland State averaged 70.3 points per game last season. They played at the 281st-fastest pace in the country, averaging 68.2 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that gave up 69.4 points per game. The Ramblers averaged 72.7 points per game. They played at the 209th-fastest pace in the country, averaging 69.7 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that gave up 68 points per game. Don’t expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total.
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