Sacred Heart vs Holy Cross Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/15/24

In this article, we will formulate a Holy Cross vs Sacred Heart prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 15th at the Pizzitola Sports Center in Providence, Rhode Island. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Holy Cross Crusaders Betting Preview

The Holy Cross Crusaders are 0-2 this year after they lost to Rhode Island by a score of 91-77 in their last game. Holy Cross led 44-40 at halftime, but they were outscored 51-33 in the second half in the loss. The Crusaders shot 41% from the field, 35.3% on three-pointers, and 83.3% on free throws in the game. Joe Nugent led Holy Cross with 27 points and six rebounds in the loss.

Prior to that game, the Crusaders lost to Wisconsin by a score of 85-61 in their season opener. Holy Cross has scored 69 points per game and they have allowed 88 points per game, while also averaging 28 rebounds and 10.5 assists per game this season. Joe Nugent is averaging 13.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game, while Holy Cross is shooting 42.1% from the field, 84% on free throws, and 36.2% on three-pointers this year. 

Sacred Heart Pioneers Betting Preview

The Sacred Heart Pioneers are 0-3 this season after they lost to Dartmouth by a score of 81-76 in their last game. Sacred Heart trailed 42-32 at halftime, but they did score 44 points in the second half in the loss. The Pioneers shot 42.9% from the field, 46.2% on three-pointers, and 83.3% on free throws in the game. Anquan Hill led Sacred Heart with 20 points and four rebounds in the defeat. 

Prior to that game, the Pioneers lost to UConn by a score of 92-56 and Temple by a score of 81-70 in their first two games. Sacred Heart is scoring 67.3 points per game and they have allowed 84.7 points per game, while also averaging 32.3 rebounds and 11.3 assists per game this season. Anquan Hill has only played in one game, but he leads the team with 20 points and 4.0 rebounds per game, while Sacred Heart is shooting 40.1% from the field, 70.7% on free throws, and 37.1% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Sacred Heart will cover

• Holy Cross has lost eight of its last nine games against non-conference opponents.
• Sacred Heart has won each of its last three games against Holy Cross.
• Sacred Heart has won the first half in each of its last three games against Holy Cross.

Holy Cross vs Sacred Heart Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup searching for their first win of the season, but the good news is that someone will find that first win here. Both teams have allowed over 84 points per game this season and they are not shooting very well from the floor, but they have also played some very difficult teams. I like how Sacred Heart fought back in the second half against Dartmouth and I think that will give them some momentum heading into this game. Take the Pioneers here.