It will be a battle between Pat opponents when the Boston University Terriers (9-12, 2-6 Pat) welcome the Holy Cross Crusaders (12-9, 3-5 Pat) to Case Gym. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Holy Cross Crusaders vs. Boston University Terriers ATS Prediction
The Crusaders come in on a high note after topping the Navy Midshipmen in their last outing, 69-64. Holy Cross’ 9.3 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Navy, who had a rate of 19.8. The Crusaders’ mark was better than their season average of 15.3. With 22 points on 8-for-15 shooting, Jacob Grandison led Holy Cross in scoring.
In the Terriers’ previous matchup, they were beaten by the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, 94-78. Lehigh made eight of their 18 three pointers (44.4 percent). Boston University, meanwhile, was 4-17 (23.5 percent). Alex Vilarino had a solid performance for Boston University, leading the team in scoring with 20 points on 6-for-14 shooting.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last contest, the Crusaders won 73-62. Holy Cross had a better turnover percentage (14.4 vs. 17.8). Boston University, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.8 vs. 21.9).
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Boston University. Boston University ranks 241st in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.8 percent), while the gambling defense of Holy Cross forces the 73rd-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.4 percent).
Holy Cross vs. Boston University Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Holy Cross, ATS Winner – Holy Cross, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Boston University ranks 49th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while Holy Cross ranks 165th (35.4).
The Crusaders rank 18th in assists per game (17.0) while the Terriers rank 119th (13.8).
Holy Cross ranks 72nd in steals per game (7.1) while Boston University ranks 100th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
The Crusaders rank 222nd in three pointers attempted per game (20.1) while the Terriers rank 243rd (19.4).
Holy Cross ranks 64th in blocks per game (3.9) while Boston University ranks 73rd in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
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The Crusaders’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.8, up from 0.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 54.6 points per game (14.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (4.6 below their season average).
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