The Holy Cross Crusaders (1-1) will travel to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center to go head-to-head against the Providence Friars (1-1). The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
Holy Cross Crusaders at Providence Friars ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Friars lost a close one to the Wichita State Shockers, 83-80, while the Crusaders were blown out by the 19th-ranked Michigan Wolverines, 56-37.
Holy Cross had a better effective field goal percentage (0.346 vs. 0.390) while Providence had a better free throw rate (0.217 vs. 0.183). Providence’s Alpha Diallo led the way, recording 27 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. Holy Cross, meanwhile, was lifted by Jacob Grandison, who finished with 12 points and five rebounds.
The aggressive Providence offense could be getting to the charity stripe a lot in this showdown. Dating back to last season, the Friars rank 79th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.267, while Holy Cross has been among the NCAA’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 234th-ranked FTA rate of 0.253). ,
Holy Cross vs. Providence Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Holy Cross, ATS Winner – Holy Cross, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Holy Cross ranks 18th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Providence ranks 173rd (3.6).
- The Friars rank 88th in steals per game (6.8) while the Crusaders rank 163rd in steals allowed per game (6.2).
- Providence averages 14.1 assists per game, which ranks 131st in the nation. Holy Cross ranks 172nd in assists allowed per game (13.6).
- The Friars rank 162nd in rebounds per game (35.5) while the Crusaders rank 317th (28.4).
- Providence ranks 151st in three pointers allowed per game (21.5) while Holy Cross ranks 235th (23.4).
