Holy Cross Crusaders (8-16) vs American Eagles (6-18)
Game Info: Monday, February 14, 2022 at 7:00 pm (Hart Recreation Center)
Betting Odds: Holy Cross Crusaders -3 -- Over/Under: 134.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The American Eagles will travel to play the Holy Cross Crusaders in a Patriot League game on Monday.
The American Eagles are 6-18 (2-10) this season and have lost eight of their last nine games. American is coming off of a loss against Boston by a score of 85-67. American allowed their opponent to shoot 56.1% from the field and was -8 in rebounding margin in the game. Elijah Stephens led the Eagles with 15 points and 3 assists in the loss. American is averaging 63.9 points per game and is giving up 73.5 points per game against, while also averaging 29.7 rebounds per game and 12.2 assists per game. Stacy Beckton Jr. is averaging 13 points per game and 4 rebounds per game, while Colin Smalls is averaging 10.1 points per game and 2.4 rebounds per game for the Eagles. American is shooting 44.8% on field goals, 68.3% on free throws, and 33.2% on three pointers.
The Holy Cross Crusaders are 8-16 (6-6) this season and have won five of their last six games. Holy Cross defeated Bucknell by a score of 78-72 in their last game. Holy Cross shot 38.8% from the field and made 18 free throws in the win. Gerrale Gates led the Crusaders with 19 points and 10 rebounds in the game. Holy Cross is averaging 66.5 points per game and is giving up 71.1 points per game against, while also averaging 33.8 rebounds per game and 9.6 assists per game. Gerrale Gates is averaging 15.7 points per game and 8.2 rebounds per game, while Kyrell Luc is averaging 13.3 points per game and 3.8 rebounds per game for the Crusaders. Holy Cross is shooting 42.3% on field goals, 70.4% on free throws, and 34.6% on three pointers.
American is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS loss. The under is 4-1 in American’s last 5 Monday games. Holy Cross is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games and 14-30 ATS in their last 44 home games. The over is 3-1-1 in Holy Cross’ last 5 games.
Both of these teams have struggled this season, but American is the worst team in the Patriot League. Holy Cross started the season very poorly, but has played better in recent games. Holy Cross also has the advantage in points per game, points per game against, and rebounds per game. I like the Crusaders at home.