The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (10-13, 2-8 Pat) travel to Hart Recreation Center to go head-to-head against the Holy Cross Crusaders (3-20, 2-8 Pat). The Greyhounds can end a six-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 7:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs. Holy Cross Crusaders Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Crusaders were beaten by the Colgate Raiders, 73-64, while the Greyhounds beat the Navy Midshipmen, 79-73.
Loyola Maryland dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.667 (above their season average of 0.255) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.607 (above their season average of 0.524). For those same stats, Navy was 0.194 and 0.492, respectively. Holy Cross, meanwhile, held Colgate to an effective field goal percentage of 0.492 (below the 0.561 mark opponents have averaged against Holy Cross this season). Austin Butler led the way for Holy Cross, putting up 14 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Loyola Maryland received a boost from Andrew Kostecka, who put up 21 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Kostecka led the Greyhounds to an 80-70 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 37 points. One of Loyola Maryland’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They had 25 free throw attempts, while Holy Cross had just 14.
The Greyhounds’ Jaylin Andrews has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 13 points,6.4 rebounds,1.8 steals per game. Meanwhile, Matt Faw has averaged 17 points,5.8 rebounds,2.2 blocks during that same time frame for the Crusaders.
Loyola Maryland figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Greyhounds rank 64th in effective field goal percentage (0.527), while Holy Cross ranks 347th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.558).
Loyola Maryland vs. Holy Cross Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Loyola Maryland, ATS Winner – Loyola Maryland, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Loyola Maryland averages 16.0 assists per game, which ranks 23rd in the NCAA. Holy Cross ranks 190th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
- The Greyhounds rank 230th in rebounds per game (33.5) while the Crusaders rank 244th (32.9).
- The Greyhounds rank 103rd in steals per game (6.8) while the Crusaders rank 236th (4.8).
- Holy Cross ranks 145th in three pointers attempted per game (22.1) while Loyola Maryland ranks 206th in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Greyhounds’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.4, up from 2.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Crusaders have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (7.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.8 points per game (5.0 above their season average).
