| MATCHUP | Holy Cross Crusaders | Sacred Heart Pioneers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-4 | 1-3 |
| Spread | +5.5 -105 | -5.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +210 | -258 |
| Total | Over 150.5 (-110) | Under 150.5 (-110) |
| Where | William H. Pitt Center, Fairfield, CT | |
| When | Friday, November 21, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Sacred Heart Pioneers Preview
Sacred Heart has a 1-3 record this season and are tied for 12th place in the MAAC conference. They are 1-2 ATS, 1-2 in Over/Under and have a 1-0 home record and a 0-3 away record. Sacred Heart is coming off a 64-81 road loss against Queens and will face Central Connecticut State, Penn State and Mount St. Mary’s next.
Offensively, Sacred Heart averages 76.8 points per game, which ranks 228th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 78.3 points per game (260th). The Pioneers shoot with 43.1% from the field (268th), and with 33.8% from beyond the arc (172nd). They shoot with 67.2% from the free throw line (280th), and grab 37.3 rebounds per game (59th), while dishing out 14.8 assists per game (194th) and committing 12.8 turnovers per game (201st).
Anquan Hill leads Sacred Heart in scoring, with an average of 15.5 points and 6 rebounds. Dashon Gittens follows with 14.7 points and 4 rebounds per game, while Nyle Ralph-Beyer adds 10.7 points and 5 rebounds per game.
Holy Cross Crusaders Preview
Holy Cross has a 1-4 record this season and are in 9th place in the Patriot conference. They are 3-2 ATS, 2-3 in Over/Under and have a 0-0 home record and a 0-4 away record. Holy Cross is coming off a 49-68 road loss against Brown and will face Siena, Worcester State and Northeastern next.
Offensively, Holy Cross averages 63.4 points per game, which ranks 352nd in the nation, while defensively, they allow 80.6 points per game (295th). The Crusaders shoot with 40.9% from the field (324th), and with 30.1% from beyond the arc (291st). They shoot with 65.8% from the free throw line (303rd), and grab 29.6 rebounds per game (356th), while dishing out 10.0 assists per game (355th) and committing 12.2 turnovers per game (153rd).
Joe Nugent leads Holy Cross in scoring, with an average of 14.4 points and 3 rebounds. Tyler Boston follows with 13.2 points and 4 rebounds and 3 assists per game, while Aiden Disu adds 8.6 points and 4 rebounds per game.
Holy Cross Crusaders @ Sacred Heart Pioneers Betting Trends: November 21, 2025
Why the Sacred Heart Pioneers will win
- Holy Cross has lost each of its last 13 away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Sacred Heart has won five of its last six night games at William H. Pitt Health and Recreation Center.
- Sacred Heart has won the first half in each of its last six night games at William H. Pitt Health and Recreation Center.
Why the Holy Cross Crusaders will win
- Sacred Heart has lost each of its last eight Friday night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Holy Cross has won each of its last three games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
- Sacred Heart has lost the first half in each of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Holy Cross’ last 12 night games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
- Each of Sacred Heart’s last six games against the Patriot League Conference at William H. Pitt Health and Recreation Center have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Sacred Heart ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (13.8).
- Sacred Heart ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (34.0).
- Holy Cross ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (0.4).
- Holy Cross ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (81.1%).
Holy Cross vs Sacred Heart Prediction
In this Holy Cross vs Sacred Heart Prediction, Sacred Heart is coming as -7 home favorites. Both teams have been underwhelming this season, as they both have just one win, but Holy Cross is playing its fifth game on the road in just six games this season. The Crusaders rank on the bottom-15 of the country in points scored and have a -17.2 point differential. Take Sacred Heart to take care of business and cover the spread at home.