The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (6-12, 2-3 Pat) will try to end their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Holy Cross Crusaders (11-7, 2-3 Pat) at Hart Recreation Center. The game begins at 12:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds at Holy Cross Crusaders Betting Prediction
In the Greyhounds’ last matchup, they beat the Boston University Terriers, 81-73. The Greyhounds had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.371 (above their season average of 0.255) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.1 (above their season average of 27.0). With 28 points on 11-for-18 shooting, Andrew Kostecka was Loyola Maryland’s high scorer.
The Crusaders fell to the Bucknell Bison in their last matchup, 93-78. One of Bucknell’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 19-22 (86.4 percent), while the Crusaders were just 8-13 (61.5 percent). Holy Cross’ Jehyve Floyd had a solid performance, leading the team in scoring with 25 points on 11-for-15 shooting.
Holy Cross appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Crusaders rank 64th in effective field goal percentage (0.543), while Loyola Maryland ranks 322nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.545).
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. Kostecka led both teams with 29 points in the first game, in which the Greyhounds lost 80-73. The Crusaders had a better turnover percentage (17.0 vs. 21.3) and had a better free throw rate (0.392 vs. 0.320).
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds at Holy Cross Crusaders Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Holy Cross averages 17.6 assists per game, which ranks 11th in the nation. Loyola Maryland ranks 211th in assists allowed per game (15.6).
The Crusaders average 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 61st in the NCAA. The Greyhounds rank 158th in blocks allowed per game (5.1).
Holy Cross ranks 41st in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Loyola Maryland ranks 124th (6.9).
The Greyhounds rank 221st in rebounds per game (33.3) while the Crusaders rank 264th (29.1).
Holy Cross ranks 217th in three pointers attempted per game (19.8) while Loyola Maryland ranks 235th (19.2).
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The Greyhounds’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.8, down from 7.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Crusaders have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (5.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.0 points per game (8.0 above their season average).
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