Holy Cross Crusaders vs. Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Free Prediction 01/02/20

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The Holy Cross Crusaders (1-12) and the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (8-5) square off at Reitz Arena. The Crusaders look to put an end to their five-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Holy Cross Crusaders vs. Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last game. The Greyhounds lost big to the VCU Rams, 85-51, while the Crusaders fell to the Siena Saints, 74-62.

Holy Cross held Siena to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.2 (below their season average of 30.8) while Loyola Maryland had a better free throw rate (0.115 vs. 0.145). Andrew Kostecka played a key role for Loyola Maryland with 30 points and eight rebounds. Joe Pridgen had a solid performance for Holy Cross, contributing 17 points and nine rebounds.

This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent game, the Greyhounds won 67-65. Loyola Maryland did a terrific job of making free throws (9-12; 75.0 percent). Holy Cross, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (21.1 vs. 22.9). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

Loyola Maryland appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Greyhounds currently rank 85th in effective field goal percentage (0.529), while Holy Cross ranks 339th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.551).

Holy Cross Crusaders at Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Loyola Maryland, ATS Winner – Loyola Maryland, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Loyola Maryland averages 17.3 assists per game, which ranks 12th in the nation. Holy Cross ranks 160th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
  • The Greyhounds rank 91st in steals per game (7.2) while the Crusaders rank 169th in steals allowed per game (8.2).
  • Holy Cross ranks 192nd in rebounds per game (34.5) while Loyola Maryland ranks 206th in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Greyhounds have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (0.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (3.9 below their season average).
  • The Crusaders’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.2, down from 14.2 for the season.