American University Eagles at Holy Cross Crusaders Free Prediction 03/02/19

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The Holy Cross Crusaders (15-15, 6-11 Pat) welcome the American University Eagles (14-14, 8-9 Pat) to Hart Recreation Center as the regular season comes to an end. Action begins at 12:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.

American University Eagles at Holy Cross Crusaders ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Crusaders lost big to the Colgate Raiders, 79-59, while the Eagles lost to the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, 80-66.

American University forced Lehigh into a turnover percentage of 22.0 (above their season average of 16.7) while Holy Cross forced Colgate into a turnover percentage of 22.7 (above their season average of 16.7). Jehyve Floyd had a good outing for Holy Cross, contributing 19 points. American University was lifted by Mark Gasperini, who had 12 points and seven rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Sa’eed Nelson led the Eagles to a 66-49 win. He recorded 15 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. American University’s 0.528 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Holy Cross, who had a rate of 0.375.

Holy Cross should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Holy Cross ranks 50th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.6 percent), while American University forces the 96th-fewest turnovers (17.8 percent).

American University at Holy Cross Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Holy Cross, ATS Winner – Holy Cross, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • American University ranks seventh in three pointers allowed per game (17.6) while Holy Cross ranks 202nd (23.9).
  • The Crusaders average 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 52nd in the country. The Eagles rank 121st in steals allowed per game (6.4).
  • American University ranks 31st in blocks per game (4.5) while Holy Cross ranks 79th (3.7).
  • The Crusaders rank 30th in assists per game (15.7) while the Eagles rank 129th (13.5).
  • American University ranks 205th in rebounds per game (33.8) while Holy Cross ranks 279th (27.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Eagles have been outscored by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. On the season, American University has defeated opponents by an average of 2.6 points.
  • During their last five games, the Crusaders have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (4.4 above their season average).