Holy Cross vs Virginia Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/29/24

In this article, we will formulate a Holy Cross vs Virginia Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, November 29th, at the John Paul Jones Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Crusaders’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Cavaliers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Holy Cross

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Virginia

-Recent betting trends in games played between Holy Cross and Virginia

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Crusaders and Cavaliers. 

Can Holy Cross Put up a Fight?

Holy Cross is coming off a disappointing loss, and they hope to put up more of a fight here. In the last game against Maine, Holy Cross scored 55 points, while the defense gave up 80 points. DeAndrew Williams had a strong game putting up 12 points, one rebound, and one assist. Overall this season Holy Cross is averaging 72.9 points while their defense is giving up 73.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 248th in the league while the defense is ranked 2477th. Max Green has been the top player for Holy Cross this season, averaging 12.6 points while shooting 41.4 percent from the field. 

Still Some Questions About Virginia

There are still some questions surrounding Virginia but they are coming off a victory in the last game. Virginia scored 74 points and the defense gave up 65 points and that was enough for the victory. Isaac McKneely had a strong game putting up 18 points, five rebounds, and two assists. As a team Virginia shot 53.7 percent from the field and 42.9 percent from behind the three-point line. There were five different players that put up at least 10 points. Virginia still wants to keep the pace slow and they are averaging 61.3 points while their defense is giving up 61.7 points per game. Virginia will face Florida following this one.

Why Virginia Will Beat Holy Cross

• Virginia has won 31 of its last 32 games at John Paul Jones Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Holy Cross has lost 37 of its last 43 games against non-conference opponents.
• Virginia has won the first half in 38 of its last 43 day games at John Paul Jones Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Holy Cross vs Virginia Prediction

This total is too high. I expect Virginia is going to really slow down the pace of this place and their defense is going to be good. I am still not on the Virginia offense though and that will also contribute to this game being lower scoring. Holy Cross is going to struggle to get to the 50-point mark here, and that will be the difference here as this game is going to stay under the total. Back the under to cash.