Nov 3, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; BYU Cougars center Keba Keita (13) dunks against the Villanova Wildcats  during the first half of the Hall of Fame Series game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images
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Holy Cross vs BYU Prediction 11/8/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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MATCHUP Crusaders Holy Cross Cougars BYU
Team Records 0-1 1-0
Where Marriott Center, Provo, UT
When Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time 09:00 PM EST
TV ESPN+

In this article, we will formulate a Holy Cross vs BYU Prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, November 8th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

BYU Cougars Preview

The BYU Cougars have a 1-0 record this season and are coming off a 71-66 home win against Villanova. The Cougars shot 39.4% from the field and 29.4% from beyond the arc, while the Wildcats shot with 35.8% from the field and 28.6% from downtown. They made 66.7% of their free throws and grabbed 43 rebounds, while dishing out 10 assists and committing 4 turnovers. They had 9 fast break points and 40 points in the paint.

AJ Dybantsa, Keba Keita, Kennard Davis Jr., Richie Saunders and Robert Wright III were the starting five for BYU, with Dybantsa being the top scorer with 21 points and 6 rebounds, while shooting 50% from the field. Richie Saunders followed with 15 points and 7 rebounds, while shooting 30.8% from the field. Robert Wright III added 14 points and 3 rebounds.

Holy Cross Crusaders Preview

The Holy Cross Crusaders have a 0-1 record this season and are coming off a 79-89 loss on the road against Providence. The Crusaders shot 41.5% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, while the Friars shot with 50% from the field and 26.9% from downtown. They made 66.7% of their free throws and grabbed 37 rebounds, while dishing out 13 assists and committing 13 turnovers. They had 5 fast break points and 24 points in the paint.

Aiden Disu, Aidan Richard, Tyler Boston, Joe Nugent and Gabe Warren were the starting five for Holy Cross, with Boston being the top scorer with 25 points and 4 rebounds, while shooting 46.2% from the field. Aiden Disu followed with 16 points and 5 rebounds, while shooting 50% from the field. Gabe Warren added 13 points and 5 rebounds.

Holy Cross Crusaders @ BYU Cougars Betting Trends: November 8, 2025


Why the BYU Cougars will win

  • BYU has won each of its last 19 games against non-Conference opponents at Marriott Center.
  • Holy Cross has lost each of its last seven road games.
  • BYU has won the first half in each of its last 20 games against non-Conference opponents at Marriott Center.

Why the Holy Cross Crusaders will win

  • Holy Cross has won four of its last five night games against non-Conference opponents.

Holy Cross vs BYU Prediction

In this Holy Cross vs BYU Prediction, BYU is coming as -33.5 home favorites. Both teams are coming off opposite outcomes in their previous games, as BYU won Villanova at home by 5 points and are playing once again at home. On the flip side, Holy Cross is coming off a 10-point road loss and are playing their second straight game on the road to start the season. BYU is the superior team in this matchup and had twice as many wins as Holy Cross last season, having the 24th-best offense in the nation. I expect the hosts to dominate this game, so take BYU and lay the points at home.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: BYU Cougars -33.5

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