Holy Cross Crusaders at San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction 12/07/19

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The Holy Cross Crusaders (1-7) will travel to Jenny Craig Pavilion to clash with the San Diego Toreros (3-7). Action starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.

Holy Cross Crusaders at San Diego Toreros ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Toreros lost to the UIC Flames, 89-83, while the Crusaders were victorious over the Mercer Bears, 81-67.

Holy Cross played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.186 (above their season average of 0.141) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.0 (above their season average of 24.8). For those same stats, Mercer was 0.133 and 21.6, respectively. San Diego, on the other hand, held UIC to an offensive rebounding percentage of 6.3 (below their season average of 25.4). San Diego was lifted by Braun Hartfield, who recorded 14 points and 10 rebounds. Austin Butler, meanwhile led the way for Holy Cross, contributing 17 points and 11 rebounds.

It will be a battle of opposite styles as the fast-paced Toreros will look to push the more half-court-oriented Crusaders. Since last season, the Toreros rank 80th in possessions per game while the Crusaders are 313th.

Holy Cross Crusaders at San Diego Toreros Odds Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – San Diego, ATS Winner – Holy Cross, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • San Diego ranks 29th in three pointers allowed per game (18.0) while Holy Cross ranks 227th (23.5).
  • The Toreros rank 279th in rebounds per game (34.0) while the Crusaders rank 226th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
  • The Crusaders rank 46th in assists per game (15.2) while the Toreros rank 238th (13.8).
  • Holy Cross ranks 117th in steals per game (6.8) while San Diego ranks 182nd in steals allowed per game (6.7).