The Holy Cross Crusaders (1-2) go head-to-head against the Stony Brook Seawolves (2-0) in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Springfield at Mohegan Sun Arena. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 6 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Stony Brook Seawolves vs. Holy Cross Crusaders Betting Prediction
The Seawolves will be hoping for similar success after narrowly defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks in their last matchup, 83-81. Stony Brook won the rebounding battle. The Seawolves had more offensive rebounds (22 vs. 12), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 21) and total rebounds (49 vs. 33). With 24 points on 8-for-24 shooting, Akwasi Yeboah was the game’s high scorer.
In the Crusaders’ previous outing, they fell to the Providence Friars, 70-61. Providence’s 0.508 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Holy Cross, who had a mark of 0.418. With 17 points on 7-for-18 shooting, Jacob Grandison led Holy Cross in scoring.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Holy Cross offense. Dating back to last season, Holy Cross ranks 234th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.3 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Stony Brook has forced the 49th-most turnovers in the nation (21.3 percent).
Stony Brook Seawolves vs. Holy Cross Crusaders Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Stony Brook, ATS Winner – Stony Brook, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Holy Cross ranks 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Stony Brook ranks 236th (4.2).
The Seawolves rank 108th in rebounds per game (36.7) while the Crusaders rank 316th (28.6).
Stony Brook ranks 49th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while Holy Cross ranks 220th (23.2).
The Seawolves rank 19th in steals per game (8.0) while the Crusaders rank 173rd in steals allowed per game (6.3).
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