The Holy Cross Crusaders (12-9, 3-5 Pat) will be at Case Gym to square off against the Boston University Terriers (9-12, 2-6 Pat) in a Pat matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Holy Cross Crusaders at Boston University Terriers Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Terriers were beaten by the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, 94-78, while the Crusaders were victorious over the Navy Midshipmen, 69-64.
The Crusaders had a great turnover percentage of 9.3 (better than their season average of 15.3) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.566 (above their season average of 0.541). Boston University, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 11.1 (better than their season average of 17.7). Boston University was lifted by Alex Vilarino, who had 20 points. Jacob Grandison, meanwhile was a key piece for Holy Cross with 22 points and five assists.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Crusaders won the last matchup 73-62. Holy Cross had a better turnover percentage (14.4 vs. 17.8). Boston University, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.8 vs. 21.9). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Boston University. Boston University ranks 241st in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.8 percent), while the gambling defense of Holy Cross forces the 73rd-most turnovers in the country (21.4 percent).
Holy Cross Crusaders at Boston University Terriers Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Holy Cross, ATS Winner – Holy Cross, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Boston University ranks 49th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while Holy Cross ranks 165th (35.4).
- The Crusaders rank 222nd in three pointers attempted per game (20.1) while the Terriers rank 243rd (19.4).
- Holy Cross averages 3.9 blocks per game, which is ranked 64th in the nation. Boston University ranks 73rd in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
- The Crusaders rank 18th in assists per game (17.0) while the Terriers rank 119th (13.8).
- Holy Cross ranks 72nd in steals per game (7.1) while Boston University ranks 100th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Crusaders’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.8, up from 0.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 54.6 points per game (14.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (4.6 below their season average).
