Dartmouth vs Holy Cross Prediction 12/16/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Dartmouth Big Green and the Holy Cross Crusaders meet Tuesday in college basketball action from the Hart Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Dartmouth Big Green vs. Holy Cross Crusaders prediction.

Dartmouth Big Green Recap

The Dartmouth Big Green come into this game looking to add on to their 77-64 win over Boston U last time out to sit at 4-5 this season. After this game, Dartmouth will head on the road for a game against Sacred Heart.

Big Green Snap Two-Game Slide

Kareem Thomas leads the Big Green in scoring with 19.3 PPG along with 2.6 RPG while Jayden Williams has 12.9 PPG with 4.4 RPG and Brandon Mitchell-Day has 12.6 PPG with team-highs of 8.3 RPG and 3.2 APG to lead the Big Green in rebounding and assists and to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Dartmouth so far this season. Connor Amundsen has 8.5 PPG with 3 APG and Jackson Munro has 7 PPG with 5.8 RPG and 2.4 APG as well this year. As a team, Dartmouth is averaging 76.6 PPG on 44% shooting from the field, 36.7% from three and 74.2% from the foul line this season.

Holy Cross Crusaders Recap

The Holy Cross Crusaders come into this game looking to add on to their 69-47 win over subdivision Regis College last time out to sit at 5-6 this season. After this game, Holy Cross will head on the road for a game against Harvard.

Crusaders Win 4 In A Row

Tyler Boston leads the Crusaders in scoring and assists with 13.2 PPG and 3.4 APG along with 3.6 RPG while Joe Nugent has 11.6 PPG with 4.2 RPG. Gabe Warren has 10.3 PPG with 3.4 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Holy Cross up to this point in the year. Aiden Disu has 9.2 PPG with a team-high 4.8 RPG to lead Holy Cross in rebounding while Aidan Richard has 7.1 PPG with 4.5 RPG and DeAndre Williams has 7 PPG with 3.1 RPG as well on the year. As a team, Holy Cross is averaging 67.6 PPG on 43.7% shooting from the field, 31% from three and 66.5% from the foul line so far this season.

Dartmouth Big Green @ Holy Cross Crusaders Betting Trends: December 16, 2025

Why the Holy Cross Crusaders will win

• Dartmouth has lost 12 of its last 13 road night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Holy Cross has won each of its last four games against AP-ranked opponents.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Holy Cross’ last four games.

Why the Dartmouth Big Green will win

• Holy Cross has lost six of its last seven night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Dartmouth has won the first half in four of its last five road games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seventeen of Dartmouth’s last 18 night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
• Each of Holy Cross’ last eight games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Holy Cross ranks T362nd among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (1.4).
• Holy Cross ranks T10th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (14.2).
• Dartmouth ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (10.1).
• Dartmouth ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (14.8).

Dartmouth Big Green vs. Holy Cross Crusaders Prediction

I’m on Dartmouth and the points here. I’m just looking at this matchup saying I want to be on whichever side is catching points and Dartmouth was much better as an underdog last season. I think the Big Green grab another W here so give me the Big Green.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Dartmouth +1.5