It will be a battle between Pat opponents when the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (4-9) welcome the Holy Cross Crusaders (9-4) to Reitz Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Holy Cross Crusaders at Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Betting Prediction
The last time the Crusaders played, they beat the Sacred Heart Pioneers, 93-81. Holy Cross’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Sacred Heart. The Crusaders had a rate of 11.3, while the Pioneers posted a mark of 27.1. With 26 points on 10-for-13 shooting, Austin Butler was the top scorer from either team.
The Greyhounds got blown out by the St. John’s Red Storm in their last matchup, 76-55. St. John’s’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Loyola Maryland. The Red Storm had a rate of 20.1, while the Greyhounds posted a mark of 29.2. Andrew Kostecka had a solid game for Loyola Maryland, leading the team in scoring with 17 points on 4-for-12 shooting.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Loyola Maryland. Loyola Maryland ranks 222nd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.7 percent), while the gambling defense of Holy Cross forces the 71st-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.8 percent).
After the Crusaders won both contests against the Greyhounds last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, Holy Cross won 73-57. Holy Cross’ effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Loyola Maryland. The Crusaders had a rate of 0.583 while the Greyhounds posted a mark of 0.406.
Holy Cross Crusaders at Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Holy Cross, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Holy Cross ranks 13th in assists per game (17.8) while Loyola Maryland ranks 183rd in assists allowed per game (15.2).
The Crusaders rank 64th in blocks per game (4.0) while the Greyhounds rank 162nd in blocks allowed per game (5.7).
Holy Cross ranks 39th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Loyola Maryland ranks 99th (6.4).
The Greyhounds rank 206th in rebounds per game (33.9) while the Crusaders rank 256th (28.8).
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The Crusaders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.0, up from 1.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Greyhounds have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (2.8 below their season average).
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