The Lafayette Leopards (10-19, 7-11 Pat) will be in the Patriot League Conference Tourney at Kirby Sports Center when they square off against the Holy Cross Crusaders (15-16, 6-12 Pat). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Holy Cross Crusaders at Lafayette Leopards Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Leopards were beaten by the Colgate Raiders, 76-70, while the Crusaders got blown out by the American University Eagles, 86-66.
Holy Cross forced American University into a turnover percentage of 22.0 (above their season average of 16.9) while Lafayette held Colgate to an effective field goal percentage of 0.491 (below their season average of 0.554). Lafayette’s E.J. Stephens played well, recording 10 points and nine rebounds. Holy Cross rallied around Jehyve Floyd, who recorded 19 points, six blocks and five rebounds.
Lafayette may have trouble getting to the free throw line in this meeting. The Leopards currently rank 328th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.180, while Holy Cross ranks 60th in FTA rate allowed (0.196). The Crusaders should have an advantage in terms of ball protection. They rank 40th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.5 percent). Conversely, the Leopards force the 30th-fewest turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 16.1 percent).
Holy Cross at Lafayette ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Lafayette, ATS Winner – Lafayette, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Holy Cross ranks 47th in steals per game (7.5) while Lafayette ranks 197th (5.3).
- The Leopards rank 239th in rebounds per game (33.3) while the Crusaders rank 300th (27.5).
- Lafayette is ninth in the NCAA with 2.2 blocks allowed per game while Holy Cross is 53rd with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
- The Leopards rank 82nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.6) while the Crusaders rank 231st (20.3).
- Lafayette averages 14.0 assists per game, which ranks 105th in the nation. Holy Cross ranks 198th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Crusaders’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.4, up from 2.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Leopards have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 82.0 points per game (3.7 above their season average).
