The Boston University Terriers (14-10, 8-3 Pat) welcome the Holy Cross Crusaders (3-21, 2-9 Pat) to Case Gym. The Crusaders will attempt to end an 11-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Holy Cross Crusaders at Boston University Terriers Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Terriers defeated the Army West Point Black Knights, 80-66, while the Crusaders lost to the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds, 74-60.
Boston University played a nearly flawless game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.255 (above their season average of 0.174) and a turnover percentage of 11.1 (better than their season average of 14.8). Army West Point had marks of 0.119 and 14.9, respectively, for those same stats. Holy Cross, on the other hand, did a terrific job of getting and making free throws (18-25; 72.0 percent). Boston University’s Max Mahoney had a good outing, putting up 13 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Holy Cross was lifted by Austin Butler, who contributed 16 points.
In their first matchup this year, Mahoney led the Terriers to a 79-64 victory. He put up 18 points, six rebounds and six assists. Boston University out-rebounded Holy Cross. The Terriers had 12 offensive rebounds and 44 total rebounds, while the Crusaders had six and 29, respectively.
The Crusaders’ Matt Faw has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 14 points,5.8 rebounds,2.0 blocks per game. Meanwhile, Mahoney has averaged 16 points,7.6 rebounds,3.2 assists,1.6 steals during that same time frame for the Terriers.
Boston University should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Boston University ranks 44th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.8 percent), while Holy Cross forces the ninth-fewest turnovers (15.8 percent).
Holy Cross vs. Boston University Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Boston University, ATS Winner – Boston University, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Boston University ranks 154th in rebounds per game (35.7) while Holy Cross ranks 260th (32.7).
- The Terriers average 13.0 assists per game, which ranks 146th in the country. The Crusaders rank 188th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
- Boston University averages 5.9 steals per game, which ranks 159th in the nation. Holy Cross ranks 181st in steals allowed per game (7.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Crusaders have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (5.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.4 points per game (3.7 above their season average).
- The Terriers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.4, up from 4.6 for the season.
