It will be a battle between Pat opponents when the Army West Point Black Knights (9-10, 4-2 Pat) welcome the Holy Cross Crusaders (11-8, 2-4 Pat) to Christl Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
Holy Cross Crusaders at Army West Point Black Knights Free Prediction
The Crusaders are trying to rebound after their 67-65 loss to the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds in their last contest. Loyola Maryland’s 0.173 free throw rate was their largest strength over Holy Cross, who had a rate of 0.115. The Greyhounds’ mark was below their season average of 0.262, while the Crusaders’ was below their season average of 0.172. Austin Butler had a good outing for Holy Cross, recording 12 points and 10 rebounds.
The last time the Black Knights were in action, they defeated the Navy Midshipmen, 72-61. The Black Knights made 15 of their 17 free throws (88.2 percent) and held the Midshipmen to an effective field goal percentage of 0.418 (below the 0.534 mark opponents have averaged against Army West Point this season). With 17 points and 11 rebounds, Matt Wilson played well for Army West Point.
After the Crusaders won both contests against the Black Knights last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Holy Cross won 70-65. Holy Cross had a much better free throw rate (0.311 vs. 0.186). Army West Point, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.6 vs. 18.5).
It will be a matchup of conflicting paces as the fast-breaking Black Knights (ranked 60th in the NCAA in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Crusaders (338th in possessions per game). Moreover, the Crusaders rank 333rd in offensive rebounding percentage (22.6 percent), while the Black Knights rank 44th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.5 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Army West Point ranks 21st in three pointers attempted per game (28.2) while Holy Cross ranks 227th (20.1).
The Crusaders rank 15th in assists per game (17.3) while the Black Knights rank 171st in assists allowed per game (14.3).
Army West Point ranks 140th in rebounds per game (36.1) while Holy Cross ranks 285th (28.8).
The Crusaders rank 64th in blocks per game (3.9) while the Black Knights rank 133rd in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
Holy Cross averages 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 94th in the nation. Army West Point ranks 111th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
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The Crusaders have been outscored by an average of 3.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Holy Cross has defeated opponents by an average of 0.6 points.
During their last five games, the Black Knights have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (4.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (1.5 below their season average).
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