The Sacred Heart Pioneers (6-5), 5.5-point favorites, will travel to the Hart Recreation Center to clash with the Holy Cross Crusaders (1-10). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 156.5 points and action starts at 12:05 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 22, 2019.
Sacred Heart Pioneers vs. Holy Cross Crusaders ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Crusaders (11-point underdogs) were defeated by the Canisius Golden Griffins, 80-72, while the Pioneers (10-point underdogs) fell to the UCF Knights, 76-65. The Holy Cross game went 8.5 points over the projected point total of 143.5, while the Sacred Heart game went 12 points under the projected point total of 153.
Sacred Heart had a better turnover percentage (14.4 vs. 13.0) while Holy Cross had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.5 (above their season average of 25.3). Holy Cross was lifted by Joe Pridgen, who contributed 16 points and six rebounds. Jare’l Spellman had a good outing for Sacred Heart, putting up 14 points and 10 rebounds.
The Crusaders won the sole game between these two teams last year, 93-81. The Crusaders’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Pioneers. Holy Cross had a rate of 11.3, while Sacred Heart posted a mark of 27.1. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It’s tough to find a trend for games involving the Pioneers in regards to the projected point total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under. Sacred Heart comes into the game with records of 6-5 straight up (SU) and 5-5 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Crusaders’ 10 games with betting action, 6 have finished over the projected point total. Moreover, Holy Cross owns records of 1-10 SU and 4-6 ATS.
Points at the line might be rare for Holy Cross in this showdown. The Crusaders rank 331st in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.156, while Sacred Heart ranks 23rd in FTA rate allowed (0.150). Also, the Pioneers rank 41st in offensive rebounding percentage (34.4 percent), while the Crusaders rank 254th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.9 percent).
Sacred Heart Pioneers at Holy Cross Crusaders ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Holy Cross, ATS Winner – Holy Cross, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Sacred Heart ranks 11th in rebounds per game (42.1) while Holy Cross ranks 197th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
- The Pioneers rank 155th in steals per game (5.8) while the Crusaders rank 177th in steals allowed per game (8.4).
- The Pioneers average 16.1 assists per game, which ranks 33rd in the NCAA. The Crusaders rank 170th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
- Sacred Heart ranks 72nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.7) while Holy Cross ranks 125th in three pointers allowed per game (21.8).
- Sacred Heart is 4-5 ATS on the road, while Holy Cross is 1-2 ATS at home.
- The total has gone over in 5 of the Pioneers’ 9 road games, while 2 of the Crusaders’ 3 home games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Sacred Heart and Holy Cross have both had 2 overs and 2 unders.
- The Pioneers are 3-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Crusaders are 2-2.
- The Pioneers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.0, up from 3.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Crusaders have scored an average of 67.8 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (6.4 below their season average).
