Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Holy Cross Crusaders (3-2) travel to Albany to play the Great Danes (2-2). The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
Holy Cross Crusaders at Albany Great Danes ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Great Danes defeated the SUNY-Oneonta Red Dragons 79-62, while the Crusaders beat the Siena Saints 57-45.
Holy Cross played a perfect game. They had a solid turnover percentage of 8.6 (better than their season average of 14.9) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.538 (above their season average of 0.504). For those same stats, Siena had marks of 15.0 and 0.450, respectively. The Great Danes, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.190 vs. 0.081) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.4 vs. 29.3). Albany’s Ahmad Clark had a good game, contributing 20 points. Meanwhile, Holy Cross was lifted by Austin Butler, who contributed 12 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.
The Great Danes won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 78-62. Albany out-rebounded Holy Cross. The Great Danes had more offensive rebounds (10 vs. four), defensive rebounds (22 vs. 19) and total rebounds (32 vs. 23).
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams face off. Albany ranks 314th in possessions per game (66.9) and Holy Cross is 351st (63.7) dating back to last season. Furthermore, the Crusaders rank 346th in offensive rebounding percentage (20.5 percent), while the Great Danes rank 39th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.0 percent).
Holy Cross vs. Albany Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Albany, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Albany ranks 83rd in rebounds per game (37.4) while Holy Cross ranks 324th (28.6).
- The Great Danes rank 111th in three pointers allowed per game (21.0) while the Crusaders rank 227th (23.1).
- Holy Cross averages 14.2 assists per game, which ranks 122nd in the nation. Albany ranks 197th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
- The Crusaders rank 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Great Danes rank 232nd (4.1).
- Holy Cross ranks 157th in steals per game (6.1) while Albany ranks 273rd (4.7).
