The Lafayette Leopards (6-16, 3-8 Pat) welcome the Holy Cross Crusaders (13-11, 4-7 Pat) to Kirby Sports Center. The Crusaders can put an end to a five-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 10, 2019, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
Holy Cross Crusaders at Lafayette Leopards Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Leopards defeated the Boston University Terriers 79-72, while the Crusaders beat the Army West Point Black Knights 56-42.
The Crusaders forced 20 turnovers and held the Black Knights to an effective field goal percentage of 0.321 (below their season average of 0.506). Meanwhile, Lafayette’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Boston University. The Leopards had a rate of 0.632 (above their season average of 0.515), while the Terriers posted a mark of 0.485. Lafayette rallied around Lukas Jarrett, who finished with 13 points and nine rebounds. Austin Butler, meanwhile played a key role for Holy Cross with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Jehyve Floyd led the Crusaders to a 77-70 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points. Holy Cross’ free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Lafayette. The Crusaders had a rate of 0.167, while the Leopards posted a mark of 0.018.
It will be a battle of contrasting tempos as the fast-paced Leopards will look to push the slower-paced Crusaders. The Leopards currently rank 65th in possessions per game while the Crusaders are 342nd. Also, the Crusaders rank 39th in turnover percentage (16.5 percent), while the Leopards rank 324th in opponents’ turnover percentage (16.2 percent).
Holy Cross Crusaders at Lafayette Leopards Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Lafayette, ATS Winner – Lafayette, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Holy Cross ranks 27th in assists per game (16.3) while Lafayette ranks 134th (13.6).
- The Crusaders rank 55th in steals per game (7.5) while the Leopards rank 106th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- Lafayette is 17th in the NCAA with 2.4 blocks allowed per game while Holy Cross is 60th with 2.9 blocks allowed per game.
- The Leopards rank 83rd in three pointers attempted per game (24.5) while the Crusaders rank 175th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
- Lafayette ranks 209th in rebounds per game (34.0) while Holy Cross ranks 288th (28.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Crusaders have scored an average of 57.0 points per game (9.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.2 points per game (4.5 below their season average).
- The Leopards’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 4.5 for the season.
