The Army West Point Black Knights (11-12, 6-4 Pat) will be at the Hart Recreation Center to go head-to-head against the Holy Cross Crusaders (12-11, 3-7 Pat) in a Pat matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Army West Point Black Knights vs. Holy Cross Crusaders Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Crusaders fell to the American University Eagles, 66-49, while the Black Knights were defeated by the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, 75-70.
Army West Point held Lehigh to an offensive rebounding percentage of 10.0 (below their season average of 22.8) while Holy Cross had a better turnover percentage (15.2 vs. 18.0). Jehyve Floyd was a key piece for Holy Cross with 16 points and seven rebounds. Army West Point was lifted by Alex King, who put up 18 points.
In their first matchup this season, Matt Wilson led the Black Knights to a 76-57 win. He notched a double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds. Army West Point’s 0.289 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Holy Cross, who had a rate of 0.073.
Second-chance opportunities could be scarce for Holy Cross in this contest. The Crusaders rank 341st in offensive rebounding percentage (21.8 percent), while Army West Point ranks 11th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.2 percent). Furthermore, the Black Knights rank 37th in turnover percentage (16.5 percent), while the Crusaders rank 55th in opponents’ turnover percentage (21.8 percent).
Army West Point Black Knights vs. Holy Cross Crusaders ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Holy Cross, ATS Winner – Holy Cross, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Army West Point ranks 20th in three pointers attempted per game (28.0) while Holy Cross ranks 225th (20.1).
- The Crusaders rank 70th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Black Knights rank 150th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- Holy Cross ranks 69th in steals per game (7.2) while Army West Point ranks 117th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- The Crusaders average 16.3 assists per game, which ranks 25th in the nation. The Black Knights rank 170th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
- Army West Point ranks 167th in rebounds per game (35.3) while Holy Cross ranks 292nd (27.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Crusaders’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.4, up from 1.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Black Knights have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (3.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.4 points per game (5.9 below their season average).
