Army vs Holy Cross Prediction 1/22/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Army vs Holy Cross prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 22nd at the Hart Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Army Black Knights Betting Preview

The Army Black Knights are 10-8 (4-2) this season after they defeated Boston University by a score of 68-62 in their last game. Army led 41-20 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite being outscored 42-27 in the second half. The Black Knights shot 54.8% from the field, 42.9% on three-pointers, and 59.1% on free throws in the game. Jalen Rucker led Army with 23 points and two assists, while Josh Scovens added 15 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Black Knights defeated Lafayette by a score of 70-68 and Lehigh by a score of 74-69. Army has won four games in a row and they are near the top of the Patriot standings. Army has scored 76.1 points per game and they have allowed 74.7 points per game, while also averaging 35.9 rebounds and 15.7 assists per game this season. Jalen Rucker is averaging 19.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while Josh Scovens is averaging 15.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game this year. Army is shooting 45.6% from the field, 66.3% on free throws, and 34.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Holy Cross Crusaders Betting Preview

The Holy Cross Crusaders are 10-9 (2-4) this year after they lost to American by a score of 74-65 in their last game. Holy Cross trailed 26-20 at halftime, but they did score 45 points in the second half in the loss. The Crusaders shot 51% from the field, 40% on three-pointers, and 45.5% on free throws in the game. Max Green led Holy Cross with 24 points and six rebounds, while DeAndre Williams added 15 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Crusaders lost to Bucknell by a score of 86-82 and Lafayette by a score of 82-65. Holy Cross has lost three games in a row and four of their last five, and they are near the bottom of the Patriot League standings. Holy Cross has scored 69.7 points per game and they have allowed 71.2 points per game, while also averaging 31.6 rebounds and 13.0 assists per game this season. Max Green is averaging 13.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, while Joe Nugent is averaging 12.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game this year. Holy Cross is shooting 45.9% from the field, 74.7% on free throws, and 39.9% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Army will beat Holy Cross

• Army has won each of its last four games against the Patriot League.
• Holy Cross has lost four of its last five games against the Patriot League.
• Army has won the first half in five of its last six games at Hart Center at the Luth Athletic Complex against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Army vs Holy Cross Prediction 

Army comes into this matchup looking for their fifth win in a row and they are near the top of the Patriot League standings, but they are on the road for this game. The Black Knights are shooting 45.6% from the field and while their offense has been decent, they are allowing nearly 75 points per game on the season. Holy Cross has lost three games in a row and they have allowed 74, 86, and 82 points in those three losses. The Crusaders have scored 65 points or fewer in three of their last five games and I can’t trust this offense, especially with how well Army is playing. Take the Black Knights on the road.