Holy Cross vs Harvard Prediction 12/20/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Holy Cross vs Harvard prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 20th at Lavietes Pavilion in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Holy Cross Crusaders Betting Preview

The Holy Cross Crusaders are 5-7 this year after they lost to Dartmouth by a score of 89-64 in their last game. Holy Cross trailed 35-26 at halftime and allowed 54 points in the second half for the blowout loss. The Crusaders shot 36% from the field, 35% on three pointers, and 81% on free throws in the game. Tyler Boston led Holy Cross with 19 points and five rebounds, while Joe Nugent added 13 points and two rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Holy Cross defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 69-47 and Fordham by a score of 70-69. The Crusaders have scored 67.3 points per game with 32.2 rebounds and 11.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.7 points against per game this season. Tyler Boston is averaging 13.7 points and 3.8 rebounds per game, while Joe Nugent is averaging 11.7 points and 4.0 rebounds per game for the Crusaders. Holy Cross is shooting 43.1% from the field, 67.9% on free throws, and 31.3% on three pointers this year. 

Harvard Crimson Betting Preview

The Harvard Crimson are 5-6 this season after they lost to Furman by a score of 79-69 in their last game. Harvard trailed 37-30 at halftime and allowed 42 points in the second half in the loss. The Crimson shot 45% from the field, 39% on three pointers, and 55% on free throws in the game. Robert Hinton led Harvard with 26 points and five assists, while Ben Eisendrath added 10 points and three assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Harvard lost to UMass by a score of 78-71, but did beat Bryant by a score of 56-53 before that. The Crimson have scored 69.6 points per game with 31.6 rebounds and 13.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 68.2 points against per game this season. Robert Hinton is averaging 16.9 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, while Chandler Pigge is averaging 13.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game for the Crimson. Harvard is shooting 46.2% from the field, 78.2% on free throws, and 35.3% on three pointers this season. 

Why the Harvard Crimson will win

• Harvard has won each of its last eight games against the Patriot League at Lavietes Pavilion.
• Holy Cross has lost 11 of its last 12 road games.
• The home team has won the first half in six of the last seven games between Holy Cross and Harvard.

Why the Holy Cross Crusaders will win

• Harvard has lost five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Holy Cross has won four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Holy Cross’ last eight road games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 137+ points.
• Six of Harvard’s last eight games against non-Conference opponents at Lavietes Pavilion have produced a total of 137+ points.

Holy Cross vs Harvard Prediction 

Holy Cross comes into this matchup after their winning streak was snapped last time out and they are just 1-5 on the road. The Crusaders are shooting 43% from the field and they have allowed 59 points or fewer in three of their last five games. Harvard is 3-1 at home and they are shooting 46% from the field. The Crimson have allowed 75+ in three of their last five, but they have been pretty competitive, despite the losses piling up. Take Harvard to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: Harvard -9.5