Holy Cross vs Quinnipiac Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/17/24

The Holy Cross Crusaders and Quinnipiac Bobcats meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the M&T Bank Arena. Here’s a Holy Cross vs Quinnipiac Prediction. This article will include a Holy Cross vs Quinnipiac Pick.

Holy Cross Crusaders Betting Preview

The Holy Cross Crusaders beat Harvard, lost to Central Connecticut, and they play Siena, Loyola Maryland, and American next. The Holy Cross Crusaders are averaging 67.5 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 72 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Max Green is averaging 13.7 points and 2.4 assists, while Gabe Warren is averaging 12.5 points and 0.5 rebounds. Joe Nugent is the third double-digit scorer and Caleb Kenney is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Holy Cross Crusaders are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free throw line. The Holy Cross Crusaders are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.6 rebounds per game.

Quinnipiac Bobcats Betting Preview

The Quinnipiac Bobcats beat Rider and Sacred Heart, and they play Central Connecticut, Hofstra, Saint Peter’s, and Marist next. The Quinnipiac Bobcats are averaging 70.4 points on 40 percent shooting and allowing 73.8 points on 42.3 percent shooting. Amarri Monroe is averaging 14 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Paul Otieno is averaging 12.2 points and 0.9 assists. Khaden Bennett is the third double-digit scorer and Jaden Zimmerman is grabbing 1.4 rebounds. The Quinnipiac Bobcats are shooting 25.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.7 percent from the free throw line. The Quinnipiac Bobcats are allowing 32.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.4 rebounds per game.

Why the Quinnipiac Bobcats will win

• Quinnipiac has won each of its last six night games against the Patriot League.
• Holy Cross has lost 10 of its last 11 games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
• Holy Cross has lost the first half in each of its last four night games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.

Holy Cross vs Quinnipiac Prediction

The Holy Cross Crusaders don’t put much effort into their defense, and they’ve failed to cover 4 of their last 5 games. The Quinnipiac Bobcats are coming off their two best games of the season against Rider and Sacred Heart, and they’re unbeaten at home. Quinnipiac has covered 3 of its last 4 games in the favorite role. It’s hard to find the confidence to back Holy Cross in its current form. I’ll lay the points with Quinnipiac at home.