It will be a battle between Pat opponents when the Holy Cross Crusaders (10-6, 1-2 Pat) welcome the Lafayette Leopards (4-10, 1-2 Pat) to the Hart Recreation Center. The game begins at 3:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Lafayette Leopards vs. Holy Cross Crusaders Betting Prediction
The last time the Leopards played, they topped the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds, 85-70. Lafayette had an effective field goal percentage of 0.647 (above their season average of 0.510). Loyola Maryland, meanwhile, did a great job of converting from the free throw line (13-15; 86.7 percent). Lafayette was led by Paulius Zalys, who put up 16 points, seven assists and five rebounds.
The Crusaders were beaten by the Lehigh Mountain Hawks in their last contest, 99-94. Lehigh’s 18.4 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Holy Cross, who had a rate of 9.7. The Mountain Hawks’ mark was below their season average of 24.2, while the Crusaders’ was below their season average of 22.3. With 22 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, Holy Cross’ Jehyve Floyd put together a good performance.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, the Crusaders won 85-74. Holy Cross had a much better turnover percentage (9.9 vs. 17.8). Lafayette, on the other hand, did an excellent job of making free throws (19-25; 76.0 percent).
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Holy Cross should have a significant edge. The sweet-shooting Crusaders offense ranks 91st in the country in that metric at 0.535, while the Lafayette defense is ranked 287th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.527).
Lafayette Leopards vs. Holy Cross Crusaders Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Lafayette ranks 127th in rebounds per game (36.2) while Holy Cross ranks 255th (29.0).
The Crusaders rank 14th in assists per game (17.6) while the Leopards rank 104th (14.1).
Lafayette ranks 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Holy Cross ranks 81st (3.3).
The Crusaders rank 38th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Leopards rank 77th (6.1).
Lafayette averages 24.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 91st in the country. Holy Cross ranks 113th in three pointers allowed per game (22.0).
Bettings Trends:
The Leopards have outscored opponents by an average of 8.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Lafayette has lost by an average of 3.3 points.
During their last five games, the Crusaders have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (3.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
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