| MATCHUP | American Eagles | Holy Cross Crusaders |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-12 | |
| Spread | -2.5 -115 | +2.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | -148 | +124 |
| Total | Over 139.5 (-108) | Under 139.5 (-112) |
| Where | Hart Center, Worcester, MA | |
| When | Saturday, January 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 12:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
American Eagles Betting Preview
The American Eagles beat Army and Colgate, and they play Loyola MD next. American has won 3 straight games.
The American Eagles are averaging 76.4 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 71.9 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Madden Collins is averaging 12.6 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Greg Jones is averaging 12.5 points and 2.1 assists. Julen Iturbe is the third double-digit scorer and Wyatt Nausadis is grabbing 1.5 rebounds. The American Eagles are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free throw line. The American Eagles are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.8 rebounds per game.
Holy Cross Crusaders Betting Preview
The Holy Cross Crusaders lost to Lafayette and Navy, and they play Colgate next. Holy Cross has lost 6 of its last 9 games.
The Holy Cross Crusaders are averaging 66.6 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 72.5 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Tyler Boston is averaging 14 points and 2.9 assists, while Joe Nugent is averaging 11.8 points and 3.6 rebounds. Gabe Warren is the third double-digit scorer and Aiden Disu is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Holy Cross Crusaders are shooting 30.6 percent from beyond the arc and 71.4 percent from the free throw line. The Holy Cross Crusaders are allowing 30.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28 rebounds per game.
Why the Holy Cross Crusaders will win
- The home team has won four of Holy Cross’ last five games.
Why the American University Eagles will win
- American University has won each of its last seven road day games against the Patriot League.
- Holy Cross has lost 12 of its last 16 day games against the Patriot League.
- Holy Cross has lost the first half in 14 of its last 18 day games against the Patriot League.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Holy Cross’ last six day games at Hart Center at the Luth Athletic Complex have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.
- Three of American University’s last four road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 126 points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Holy Cross ranks T32nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (11.6).
- American University ranks T34th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (6.3).
- American University ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.8).
American vs Holy Cross Prediction
You can argue American has been the better team this season and is 12-6 ATS. However, Holy Cross just beat American on the road two weeks ago as 8.5-point underdogs. This time Holy Cross is at home where 5 of its 8 wins have come. The underdog is 6-3 ATS in the last 9 games between Holy Cross and American. American has a defense that travels and it’s led to a couple of road wins, but I’ll back the trend of the dogs dominating this series and the fact Holy Cross enters this match with confidence. Give me the bucket.