Holy Cross vs Lehigh Prediction 1/7/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Holy Cross vs Lehigh prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 7th at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Holy Cross Crusaders Betting Preview

The Holy Cross Crusaders are 6-9 (1-1) this season after they lost to Navy by a score of 65-58 in their last game. Holy Cross trailed 28-21 at halftime, but did score 37 points in the second half in the loss. The Crusaders shot 36% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 79% on free throws in the game. Tyler Boston led Holy Cross with 16 points and six rebounds, while Joe Nugent added 13 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Holy Cross defeated Bucknell by a score of 65-58, but lost to Harvard by a score of 81-53 before that. The Crusaders have scored 65.6 points per game with 31.8 rebounds and 11.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.7 points against per game this season. Tyler Boston is averaging 13.4 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, while Joe Nugent is averaging 10.9 points and 3.8 rebounds per game for the Crusaders. Holy Cross is shooting 42.2% from the field, 69.8% on free throws, and 29.7% on three pointers this season. 

Lehigh Mountain Hawks Betting Preview

The Lehigh Mountain Hawks are 4-11 (0-2) this year after they lost to Bucknell by a score of 72-65 in their last game. Lehigh led 36-28 at halftime, but they were outscored 44-29 in the second half for the loss. The Mountain Hawks shot 47% from the field, 25% on three pointers, and 81% on free throws in the game. Hank Alvey led Lehigh with 26 points and nine rebounds, while Edouard Benoit added 11 points and seven rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Lehigh lost to Army by a score of 85-78 and Monmouth by a score of 76-62. The Mountain Hawks have scored 70.5 points per game with 31.9 rebounds and 13.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 74.8 points against per game this season. Nasir Whitlock is averaging 18.9 points and 3.8 rebounds per game, while Hank Alvey is averaging 13.2 points and 7.1 rebounds per game for the Mountain Hawks. Lehigh is shooting 43.9% from the field, 69.4% on free throws, and 32.0% on three pointers this season. 

Why the Lehigh Mountain Hawks will win

• Holy Cross has lost 12 of its last 13 road night games against Conference opponents.
• Lehigh has won each of its last four home games against Holy Cross following a road loss.
• Lehigh has won the first half in each of its last five night games against Holy Cross.

Why the Holy Cross Crusaders will win

• Lehigh has lost each of its last nine Wednesday games against the Patriot League.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Lehigh’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 137+ points.
• Each of Holy Cross’ last four night games against the Patriot League have produced a total of 137+ points.

Holy Cross vs Lehigh Prediction 

Lehigh comes into this matchup on a three game losing streak and they have scored just 65 and 62 points in two of those three losses. The Mountain Hawks are shooting 44% from the field, but they have allowed 74+ points in four of their last five. Holy Cross has lost three of their last four games, but they do have a conference win over Bucknell. The Crusaders are shooting 42% from the field and they have scored 64 points or fewer in three of their last four. This is probably going to be a lower scoring game, but I don’t trust Holy Cross’ shooting on the road. Take Lehigh at home.

David Racey's Pick: Lehigh -3.5