| MATCHUP | Holy Cross Crusaders | Boston Univ. Terriers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-19 | 13-16 |
| Where | Case Gym, Boston, MA | |
| When | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Boston University Terriers Preview
The Boston University Terriers have a 13-16 overall record and an 8-8 record in the Patriot League. They are coming off a 70-67 road loss against Lehigh and their previous three games were an 85-58 home win against Colgate, an 82-69 home win against Bucknell and an 85-68 road win against Army.
Offensively, Boston University averages 76.3 points per game, while allowing 74.7 points per game defensively. The Terriers shoot with 49% from the field and grab 32.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.9 assists per game. They average 3.2 blocks per game and 4.9 steals per game defensively.
Michael McNair leads Boston University in scoring, with an average of 16.8 points per game, while shooting with 48.1% from the field and 72.9% from the free throw line. Ben Defty is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.9 per game. Chance Gladden leads the team in assists with 4.9 per game.
Holy Cross Crusaders Preview
The Holy Cross Crusaders have a 10-19 overall record and a 5-11 record in the Patriot League. They are coming off a 72-63 road win against Bucknell and their previous three games were an 86-83 home loss against Lafayette, an 83-73 road loss against Loyola Maryland and a 74-70 home loss against Colgate.
Offensively, Holy Cross averages 68.2 points per game, while allowing 73 points per game defensively. The Crusaders shoot with 44% from the field and grab 31.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 10.7 assists per game. They average 1.7 blocks per game and 5.9 steals per game defensively.
Tyler Boston leads Holy Cross in scoring, with an average of 13.9 points per game, while shooting with 43.3% from the field and 79.5% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 3.4 assists. Aiden Disu is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.2 per game.
Holy Cross Crusaders @ Boston University Terriers Betting Trends: February 25, 2026
Why the Boston University Terriers will win
- Holy Cross has lost each of its last nine road night games against Conference opponents.
- Boston University has won five of its last six games.
- Boston University has won the first half in each of its last four home games.
Why the Holy Cross Crusaders will win
- The road team has won three of Holy Cross’ last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last four night games between Holy Cross and Boston University have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
- Five of Holy Cross’ last six games at Case Gymnasium have produced a total of 145+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Boston University ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (9.0).
- Boston University ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (63.4).
- Holy Cross ranks T357th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (1.7).
- Holy Cross ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (15.6).
Holy Cross vs Boston University Prediction
In this Holy Cross vs Boston University Prediction, Boston University is coming as -8.5 home favorites. Boston University has been the better team this season and is coming into this matchup in far better form, as they are 5-1 both straight up and ATS in their last 6 games. On the flip side, Holy Cross has been struggling with a 2-8 record in its last 10 games and is just 3-12 on the road, while having a bottom-25 offense in the entire nation. I expect the hosts to get the job done comfortably today, so take Boston University and lay the points.