Holy Cross vs Maine Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/24/24

In this article, we will formulate a Holy Cross vs Maine prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, November 24th at The Pit in Orono, Maine. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Holy Cross Crusaders Betting Preview

The Holy Cross Crusaders are 4-2 this year after they defeated Mitchell by a score of 88-49 in their last game. Holy Cross led 55-26 at halftime and they cruised to an easy win in the second half. The Crusaders shot 62.1% from the field, 37.5% on three-pointers, and 76.9% on free throws in the game. Aidan Richard led Holy Cross with 18 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Crusaders won three games in a row against New Hampshire, Brown, and Sacred Heart. Holy Cross has scored 75.8 points per game and they have allowed 72.8 points per game, while also averaging 30.3 rebounds and 11.5 assists per game this season. Max Green is averaging 14.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while Holy Cross is shooting 48.4% from the field, 75% on free throws, and 41% on three-pointers this year. 

Maine Black Bears Betting Preview

The Maine Black Bears are 2-3 this year after they lost to Richmond by a score of 70-66 in their last game. Maine led 27-25 at halftime, but they were outscored 45-39 in the second half for the loss. The Black Bears shot 36.2% from the field, 20% on three-pointers, and 78.3% on free throws in the game. AJ Lopez led Maine with 19 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Black Bears lost to Quinnipiac by a score of 58-55 but did beat Brown before that. Maine has scored 70 points per game and they have allowed 67.6 points per game, while also averaging 36.4 rebounds and 10 assists per game this season. AJ Lopez is averaging 14.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 0.6 blocks per game, while Maine is shooting 41.6% from the field, 79.4% on free throws, and 23.4% on three-pointers this year. Maine will meet Elon, Penn, Navy, Fordham, and Duquesne after this one.

Why Holy Cross will beat Maine

• Holy Cross has won each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Maine has lost each of its last three day games against the Patriot League.

Holy Cross vs Maine Prediction 

Holy Cross comes into this matchup on a four-game winning streak and they have scored 73+ points in all four games, but they will be on the road for this game. Maine has lost two games in a row and they are only shooting 41.6% from the field. These two teams are trending in opposite directions and I can’t back a team that is shooting 41%. Take Holy Cross on the road here.