Holy Cross vs Colgate Prediction 2/26/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Holy Cross vs Colgate prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 26th at Cotterell Court in Hamilton, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Holy Cross Crusaders Betting Preview

The Holy Cross Crusaders are 13-16 (5-11) this year after they lost to Navy in overtime by a score of 83-77 in their last game. Holy Cross led 37-36 at halftime, but they only scored 34 points in the second half and allowed 12 points in overtime for the loss. The Crusaders shot 43.5% from the field, 29.2% on three-pointers, and 76.2% on free throws in the game. Max Green led Holy Cross with 20 points and nine rebounds, while DeAndre Williams added 20 points and four assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Crusaders defeated Lafayette by a score of 74-69 but did lose to Lehigh by a score of 72-60 before that. Holy Cross has lost six of their last eight games and they are currently tied for last in the Patriot standings with a 5-11 record. Holy Cross has scored 69.1 points per game and they have allowed 71.1 points per game, while also averaging 32.8 rebounds and 12.4 assists per game this season. Max Green is averaging 14.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, while Joe Nugent is averaging 11.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game this year. Holy Cross is shooting 45.4% from the field, 71.6% on free throws, and 38% on three-pointers this season. 

Colgate Raiders Betting Preview

The Colgate Raiders are 12-17 (9-7) this season after they lost to Loyola (MD) by a score of 84-65 in their last game. Colgate trailed 46-28 at halftime and allowed 38 points in the second half in the loss. The Raiders shot 44.6% from the field, 35% on three-pointers, and 72.7% on free throws in the game. Nicolas Louis-Jacques led Colgate with 13 points and four rebounds, while Jalen Cox added 10 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that loss, the Raiders defeated Navy by a score of 79-75 but did lose to Boston University by a score of 93-91 before that. Colgate has won three of their last five games and they are currently fourth in the Patriot standings with a 9-7 record. Colgate has scored 72.2 points per game and they have allowed 73.1 points per game, while also averaging 32.2 rebounds and 13.9 assists per game this season. Jeff Woodward is averaging 14.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, while Nicolas Louis-Jacques is averaging 11.7 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this year. Colgate is shooting 46.6% from the field, 72.9% on free throws, and 35.6% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Colgate will beat Holy Cross

• Holy Cross has lost each of its last 10 games at Wesley M. Cotterell Court against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Colgate has won each of its last 10 home games against Holy Cross.
• Holy Cross has lost the first half in eight of its last nine games at Wesley M. Cotterell Court.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Colgate’s last six games has produced a total of 149+ points.
• Four of Holy Cross’ last five road games have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.

Holy Cross vs Colgate Prediction 

Holy Cross comes into this matchup at the bottom of the Patriot League standings and they will be on the road for this game. The Crusaders have gone to overtime in each of their last two games, but they did lose to Colgate by a score of 87-65 just a few games ago. Colgate has dropped two of their last three games, but they are 6-1 in their last seven home games. The Raiders have scored 79+ points in four of their last five games and I don’t see the Holy Cross offense being able to keep pace here. Colgate is a different team on their home court and I think they win this game by double digits.