Colgate vs Holy Cross Prediction 2/12/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Colgate vs Holy Cross prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 12th at the Hart Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Colgate Raiders Betting Preview

The Colgate Raiders are 10-15 (7-5) this year after they defeated Loyola (MD) by a score of 82-68 in their last game. Colgate trailed 34-25 at halftime, but they scored 57 points in the second half in the win. The Raiders shot 50% from the field, 32% on three-pointers, and 82.4% on free throws in the game. Jalen Cox led Colgate with 22 points and 10 assists, while Nicolas Louis-Jacques added 19 points and one steal in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Raiders lost to Lehigh by a score of 94-68 and Lafayette by a score of 76-61. Colgate has lost four of their last five games and they are currently tied for third in the Patriot League standings with a 7-5 record. Colgate has scored 70.8 points per game and they have allowed 72.2 points per game, while also averaging 32.6 rebounds and 14.2 assists per game this season. Jeff Woodward is averaging 14.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, while Nicolas Louis-Jacques is averaging 11.7 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this year. Colgate is shooting 45.7% from the field, 71.5% on free throws, and 35% on three-pointers this season. 

Holy Cross Crusaders Betting Preview

The Holy Cross Crusaders are 12-13 (4-8) this season after they defeated Boston University by a score of 72-52 in their last game. Holy Cross led 35-27 at halftime and added 37 points in the second half for the 20-point win. The Crusaders shot 55.3% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 82.4% on free throws in the game. Max Green led Holy Cross with 18 points and five assists, while DeAndre Williams added 16 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Crusaders lost to Army by a score of 68-65 and Lehigh by a score of 69-67. Holy Cross has lost seven of their last nine games and they are currently last in the Patriot League standings with a 4-8 record. Holy Cross has scored 69.2 points per game and they have allowed 70.1 points per game, while also averaging 32.4 rebounds and 12.4 assists per game this season. Max Green is averaging 14.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, while Joe Nugent is averaging 12.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game this year. Holy Cross is shooting 45.9% from the field, 72.5% on free throws, and 38.1% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Holy Cross will beat Colgate

• Colgate has lost four of its last five games against the Patriot League.
• Holy Cross has won four of its last five night games at Hart Center at the Luth Athletic Complex.
• The home team has won the first half in three of the last four games between Colgate and Holy Cross.

Colgate vs Holy Cross Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup after struggling over the last few weeks, but each team did get a win last time out. Holy Cross is just 4-8 in conference play this year, but they will be at home for this contest. The Crusaders are shooting 45.9% from the field this year and they have scored 67 points or fewer in three of their last four games. Colgate has lost four of their last five games and they have struggled to get stops in those games, as they have allowed 76+ points in each of those four losses. Holy Cross may be towards the bottom of the conference standings, but they have been competitive in recent games and I like them with the points here.