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The Holy Cross Crusaders and the Brown Bears meet Tuesday in college basketball action from the Pizzitola Sports Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Holy Cross Crusaders vs. Brown Bears prediction.

Holy Cross Crusaders Recap

The Holy Cross Crusaders come into this game looking to build on their 67-61 win over Hampton last time out to sit at 1-3 this season. After this game, Holy Cross will head on the road for a game against Sacred Heart.

Crusaders Coming Off Of First W

Tyler Boston leads the Crusaders in scoring and assists with 15 PPG and 3.3 APG along with 3.5 RPG while Joe Nugent has 13.8 PPG with 3.3 RPG as the only other double-digit scorer for Holy Cross up to this point in the year. Aiden Disu has 9 PPG with a team-high 5.3 RPG to lead Holy Cross in rebounding while Aidan Richard has 8.5 PPG with 4.8 RPG and DeAndre Williams has 7.5 PPG with 3.8 RPG as well on the year. As a team, Holy Cross is averaging 67 PPG on 42.3% shooting from the field, 29.6% from three and 69.1% from the foul line so far this season.

Brown Bears Recap

The Brown Bears come into this game looking to rebound from a 72-63 loss to Hampton last time out to sit at 0-4 this season. After this game, Brown will head on the road for a game against Stony Brook.

Bears Looking For First Win

Jeremiah Jenkins leads Brown in scoring with 11 PPG and in assists with 6.3 APG along with 3.8 RPG while Isaiah Langham has 10.5 PPG with 3.3 RPG and N’famara Dabo has 10.3 PPG with a team-high 7.3 RPG to lead the Bears on the glass and to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Brown so far this season. Adrian Uchidiuno has 9.3 PPG with 3.5 RPG and Brady Loughlin has 8.5 PPG as well for Brown this season. As a team, Brown is averaging 67.5 PPG on 42.4% shooting from the field, 32.6% from three and 68.1% from the foul line this season. 

Holy Cross Crusaders @ Brown Bears Betting Trends: November 18, 2025

Why the Brown Bears will win

• Holy Cross has lost each of its last 12 away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Holy Cross has lost the first half in eight of its last 10 road games.

Why the Holy Cross Crusaders will win

• Brown has lost each of its last seven games against the Patriot League.
• Holy Cross has won each of its last four games at Pizzitola Sports Center.
• Brown has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Holy Cross’ last four road games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 148+ points.
• Five of Brown’s last six games against the Patriot League have produced a total of 142+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Brown ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (64.7).
• Brown ranks T18th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (6.3).
• Holy Cross ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (0.5).
• Holy Cross ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (1.82).

Holy Cross Crusaders vs. Brown Bears Prediction

I’m on the Crusaders and the points here. I just don’t think that Brown’s really done anything to justify laying points with them at home here as the Bears have been getting beat up left and right to start the season. Holy Cross is still finding ways to compete and they’ve been far more battle-tested on the road, to where I think that their losses on the road are at least understandable. Give me the Crusaders and the points here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Holy Cross +3.5