The Holy Cross Crusaders (3-2) visit Albany to play the Great Danes (2-2) in what should be a low-scoring game. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
Holy Cross Crusaders vs. Albany Great Danes Free Prediction
In the Crusaders’ last contest, they defeated the Siena Saints, 57-45. The Crusaders had a great turnover percentage of 8.6 (better than their season average of 14.9) and held the Saints to an effective field goal percentage of 0.450 (below their season average of 0.535). Holy Cross rallied around Austin Butler, who contributed 12 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.
The Great Danes were victorious over the SUNY-Oneonta Red Dragons in their last matchup, 79-62. The Great Danes had a much better free throw rate (0.190 vs. 0.081) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.4 vs. 29.3). Ahmad Clark was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 8-for-11 shooting from the field.
The Great Danes won the lone contest against the Crusaders last season, 78-62. The Great Danes had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.5 vs. 15.4) and had a better turnover percentage (10.1 vs. 14.2).
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Albany ranks 314th in possessions per game (66.9) and Holy Cross is 351st (63.7) since the 2017-18 season. Furthermore, the Crusaders rank 346th in offensive rebounding percentage (20.5 percent), while the Great Danes rank 39th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.0 percent).
Holy Cross Crusaders at Albany Great Danes Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Albany, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Albany ranks 83rd in rebounds per game (37.4) while Holy Cross ranks 324th (28.6).
The Crusaders rank 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Great Danes rank 232nd (4.1).
Holy Cross ranks 157th in steals per game (6.1) while Albany ranks 273rd (4.7).
The Great Danes rank 111th in three pointers allowed per game (21.0) while the Crusaders rank 227th (23.1).
Holy Cross ranks 122nd in assists per game (14.2) while Albany ranks 197th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
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