The Lafayette Leopards (4-10, 1-2 Pat) will be at the Hart Recreation Center to clash against the Holy Cross Crusaders (10-6, 1-2 Pat) in a Pat matchup. The game begins at 3:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Lafayette Leopards at Holy Cross Crusaders Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Crusaders fell to the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, 99-94, while the Leopards beat the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds, 85-70.
Lafayette’s 0.647 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Loyola Maryland, who had a rate of 0.460. The Leopards’ mark was above their season average of 0.510, while the Greyhounds’ was below their season average of 0.516. Holy Cross, on the other hand, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.656 (above their season average of 0.526). Jehyve Floyd fueled Holy Cross with 22 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Meanwhile, Paulius Zalys had a good game for Lafayette, finishing with 16 points, seven assists and five rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Crusaders won the last matchup 85-74. The Crusaders’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Leopards. Holy Cross had a rate of 9.9, while Lafayette posted a mark of 17.8. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
When considering effective field goal percentage, Holy Cross should have a considerable edge. The sharp-shooting Crusaders offense ranks 91st in the country in that metric at 0.535, while the Lafayette defense is ranked 287th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.527).
Lafayette Leopards vs. Holy Cross Crusaders Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Holy Cross, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Lafayette ranks 127th in rebounds per game (36.2) while Holy Cross ranks 255th (29.0).
- The Crusaders rank 38th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Leopards rank 77th (6.1).
- Lafayette averages 24.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 91st in the NCAA. Holy Cross ranks 113th in three pointers allowed per game (22.0).
- The Crusaders rank 14th in assists per game (17.6) while the Leopards rank 104th (14.1).
- Lafayette ranks 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Holy Cross ranks 81st (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Leopards have outscored opponents by an average of 8.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Lafayette has been defeated by an average of 3.3 points.
- During their last five games, the Crusaders have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (3.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
