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Boston Univ. vs Holy Cross Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks
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Holy Cross (11-13) vs Boston Univ. (12-12)
February 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Holy Cross -1.5 — Over/Under: 130.5
The Boston Univ. Terriers and Holy Cross Crusaders meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Hart Center. Here’s a Holy Cross vs Boston Univ. Prediction. This article will include a Holy Cross vs Boston Univ. Pick.
Boston Univ. Terriers Betting PreviewÂ
The Boston Univ. Terriers lost to Loyola MD, beat Navy, and they play Bucknell, Colgate, and Loyola MD next. The Boston Univ. Terriers are averaging 67 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 67.5 points on 44.13 percent shooting. Kyrone Alexander is averaging 12.8 points and 2 assists, while Michael McNair is averaging 10.6 points and 3.3 rebounds. Miles Brewster is dishing 2 assists and Ethan Okwuosa is grabbing 0 rebounds. The Boston Univ. Terriers are shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 64.5 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Univ. Terriers are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.7 rebounds per game.
Holy Cross Crusaders Betting PreviewÂ
The Holy Cross Crusaders lost to Lehigh and Army, and they play Colgate, Lehigh, and Lafayette next. The Holy Cross Crusaders are averaging 69 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 70.8 points on 45 percent shooting. Max Green is averaging 14.3 points and 3.6 assists, while Joe Nugent is averaging 12.3 points and 5.5 rebounds. Caleb Kenney is the third double-digit scorer and Tyler Boston is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Holy Cross Crusaders are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 71.9 percent from the free throw line. The Holy Cross Crusaders are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Holy Cross Crusaders will win
- The home team has won 15 of Boston University’s last 16 games.
- Boston University has lost seven of its last eight road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Holy Cross has won the first half in each of its last three day games against Boston University at Hart Center at the Luth Athletic Complex.
Why the Boston University Terriers will win
- Holy Cross has lost seven of its last eight games against the Patriot League.
- Boston University has won four of its last five games against Holy Cross following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Fourteen of the last 15 day games between Boston University and Holy Cross have produced a total of 132+ points.
- Ten of Boston University’s last 11 day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 134+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Holy Cross ranks T9th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (10.0).
- Holy Cross ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (14.6).
- Boston University ranks 24th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (53.6).
- Boston University ranks 34th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (54.2%).
Holy Cross vs Boston Univ. Prediction Injury Report
Neither Holy Cross nor Boston Univ. has a player listed on its injury report.
Holy Cross vs Boston Univ. Prediction
Holy Cross is getting the benefit of the doubt because it’s home, but I’m grabbing the bucket with the road team. Holy Cross beat Boston U by 10 points a couple of weeks ago and is simply playing the better ball overall. Are we sure Boston Univ. isn’t the better team than Holy Cross? If that’s the case, you’d be wise to grab the free bucket. Holy Cross has lost eight of its last 10 games and has issues scoring a lot. Also, Holy Cross isn’t favored a lot and outright lost its last game where it was. That was against Lehigh. Give me Boston and the bucket.
