The Hofstra Pride (4-3) go head-to-head against the Holy Cross Crusaders (0-6) in the at FAU Arena. The game starts at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 1, 2019.
Hofstra Pride vs. Holy Cross Crusaders Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Crusaders lost big to the Florida Atlantic Owls, 87-69, while the Pride fell to the San Diego Toreros, 79-69.
Hofstra did a fantastic job of making free throws (20-24; 83.3 percent) while Holy Cross had an effective field goal percentage of 0.565 (above their season average of 0.482). Austin Butler had a solid outing for Holy Cross with 16 points and five rebounds. Hofstra rallied around Eli Pemberton, who recorded 28 points and eight rebounds.
Points at the line might be scarce for Holy Cross in this meeting. The Crusaders rank 350th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.152, while Hofstra ranks 19th in FTA rate allowed (0.175) dating back to last season. Also, the second-ranked offense of the Pride (offensive efficiency of 119.1) will go head-to-head against the 327th-ranked defense of the Crusaders (defensive efficiency of 109.1).
Hofstra Pride vs. Holy Cross Crusaders Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Hofstra, ATS Winner – Hofstra, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Holy Cross averages 15.2 assists per game, which ranks 46th in the country. Hofstra ranks 287th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
- The Pride rank 143rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while the Crusaders rank 246th in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
- Hofstra ranks 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Holy Cross ranks 92nd (3.0).
- The Pride rank 98th in rebounds allowed per game (33.6) while the Crusaders rank 254th (36.6).
- Hofstra ranks seventh in steals allowed per game (4.7) while Holy Cross ranks 120th (6.1).
