Holy Cross vs Army Prediction 2/5/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Holy Cross vs Army prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 5th at Christl Arena in West Point, 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 11-12 (3-7) this year after they lost to Lehigh by a score of 69-67 in their last game. Holy Cross trailed 40-35 at halftime, but they did win the second half by a total of 32-29 in the loss. The Crusaders shot 46.8% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. Caleb Kenny led Holy Cross with 25 points and 11 rebounds, while DeAndre Williams added 17 points and four assists in the game.

Prior to that win, the Crusaders lost to Boston University by a score of 69-59 but did beat Loyola (MD) by a score of 70-65 before that. Holy Cross has lost six of their last seven games and they are currently last in the Patriot League standings with a record of 3-7. Holy Cross has scored 69.2 points per game and they have allowed 71.0 points per game, while also averaging 32.4 rebounds and 12.5 assists per game this season. Max Green is averaging 14.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game, while Joe Nugent is averaging 12.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game this year. Holy Cross is shooting 45.8% from the field, 73.3% on free throws, and 38.7% on three-pointers this season. 

Army Black Knights Betting Preview

The Army Black Knights are 12-10 (6-4) this season after they lost to American by a score of 71-68 in their last game. Army trailed 31-27 at halftime and allowed 41 more points in the second half for the loss. The Black Knights shot 42.6% from the field, 23.1% on three-pointers, and 71.4% on free throws in the game. Ryan Curry led Army with 19 points and eight rebounds, while Jalen Rucker added 15 points and three assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Black Knights defeated Colgate by a score of 84-72 but did lose to Navy by a score of 66-53 before that. Army has won six of their last eight games and they are currently tied for second in the Patriot League standings. Army has scored 75.0 points per game and they have allowed 73.8 points per game, while also averaging 35.5 rebounds and 15.3 assists per game this season. Jalen Rucker is averaging 17.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game, while Josh Scovens is averaging 15.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game this year. Army is shooting 45.2% from the field, 66.1% on free throws, and 33.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Army will beat Holy Cross 

• Army has won each of its last six night games at Edward C. Christl Jr. Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Holy Cross has lost nine of its last 10 road night games against Conference opponents.
• Holy Cross has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games at Edward C. Christl Jr. Arena.

Holy Cross vs Army Prediction 

Army comes into this matchup playing some very solid basketball in recent weeks and they will be at home for this game. The Black Knights have won six of their last eight games and they are battling at the top of the Patriot League standings. Army has some poor defensive numbers on the season, but they have been fine over the last three weeks. Holy Cross is just 3-7 in conference play and they are scoring 69.2 points per game this year. The Crusaders lost to Army by five points at home just a couple of weeks ago and I don’t think it will be any better here. Take Army at home.