The Holy Cross Crusaders (10-4, 1-0 Pat) head to Navy to take on the Midshipmen (4-8, 1-0 Pat) in what should be a low-scoring game. The game begins at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 6, 2019.
Holy Cross Crusaders at Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction
In the Crusaders’ last matchup, they beat the Sacred Heart Pioneers, 93-81. Holy Cross’ 11.3 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Sacred Heart, who had a mark of 27.1. With 26 points on 10-for-13 shooting, Austin Butler was the top scorer from either team.
The Midshipmen were blown out by the Old Dominion Monarchs in their last contest, 67-44. Old Dominion’s 10.6 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Navy, who had a rate of 18.0. With eight points and 10 rebounds, Navy’s John Carter Jr. put together a good game.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams square off. Navy ranks 301st in possessions per game (67.3) and Holy Cross is 338th (64.9).
After the Midshipmen won two out of three contests against the Crusaders last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last game, Holy Cross won 81-65. One of Holy Cross’ biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 32 trips to the line, while Navy went just 15 times.
Holy Cross Crusaders at Navy Midshipmen ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Holy Cross, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Holy Cross ranks 15th in assists per game (17.9) while Navy ranks 212th in assists allowed per game (15.9).
The Midshipmen rank 111th in rebounds per game (37.0) while the Crusaders rank 265th (28.8).
Holy Cross ranks 46th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Navy ranks 138th (7.1).
The Crusaders rank 60th in blocks per game (4.0) while the Midshipmen rank 128th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
Bettings Trends:
The Crusaders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.0, matching their season average.
During their last five games, the Midshipmen have scored an average of 62.4 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (2.2 below their season average).
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