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Holy Cross vs Navy Prediction 2/23/25 College Basketball Picks
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Navy (10-18) vs Holy Cross (13-15)
February 23, 2025 at 02:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Navy -5.5 — Over/Under: 137.5
The Holy Cross Crusaders and Navy Midshipmen meet Sunday in college basketball action at the Alumni Hall. Here’s a Holy Cross vs Navy Prediction. This article will include a Holy Cross vs Navy Pick.
Holy Cross Crusaders Betting PreviewÂ
The Holy Cross Crusaders lost to Lehigh, beat Lafayette, and they play Colgate and Bucknell next. The Holy Cross Crusaders are averaging 68.9 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 70.7 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Max Green is averaging 14.4 points and 3.5 assists, while Joe Nugent is averaging 11.9 points and 5.4 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 71.3 percent from the free throw line. The Holy Cross Crusaders are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.5 rebounds per game.
Navy Midshipmen Betting PreviewÂ
The Navy Midshipmen beat Army, lost to Colgate, and they play American and Loyola MD. The Navy Midshipmen are averaging 69.8 points on 41.9 percent shooting and allowing 70 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Austin Benigni is averaging 18 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Jordan Pennick is averaging 9.8 points and 1.5 assists. Donovan Draper is grabbing 7.4 rebounds and Aidan Kehoe is dishing 1.8 assists. The Navy Midshipmen are shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 72.1 percent from the free throw line. The Navy Midshipmen are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Navy Midshipmen will win
- Holy Cross has lost seven of its last eight road games against the Patriot League.
- Navy has won eight of its last 10 home games against the Patriot League.
- The home team has won the first half in four of Holy Cross’ last five games.
Why the Holy Cross Crusaders will win
- Navy has lost eight of its last 10 day games following a road loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Holy Cross’ last four day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.
- Five of the last six day games between Holy Cross and Navy at Alumni Hall (Annapolis) have produced a total of 137 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Holy Cross ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (9.5).
- Holy Cross ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (13.9).
Holy Cross vs Navy Injury Report
Neither Holy Cross nor Navy has a player listed on its injury report.
Holy Cross vs Navy Prediction
You can make an argument for Holy Cross and the points, as the Crusaders have probably been the better team this season and won the first meeting last month. Holy Cross beat Navy by 11 points in that game while holding the Midshipmen to 40 percent shooting from the field and 25 percent shooting from deep.
However, Holy Cross isn’t the same team a month later, as it lost five of its last seven games and has scoring issues. Navy is at home where it’s seen seven of its 10 wins come. Also, the favorite has covered six of its last eight games between Holy Cross and Navy. This is a spot where Navy gets revenge and makes a late move in the Patriot.Â
