The Mercer Bears (4-4) square off against the Holy Cross Crusaders (0-7) in the at FAU Arena. The game starts at 11 a.m. ET on Monday, December 2, 2019.
Mercer Bears vs. Holy Cross Crusaders ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Crusaders lost big to the Hofstra Pride, 91-69, while the Bears lost to the Canisius Golden Griffins, 76-66.
Mercer had a better turnover percentage (16.1 vs. 16.5) while Holy Cross had an effective field goal percentage of 0.574 (above their season average of 0.494). Joe Pridgen had a good game for Holy Cross with 16 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Mercer was led by Ethan Stair, who contributed 17 points and 10 rebounds.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Mercer offense. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, Mercer ranks 225th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.4 percent), while the gambling defense of Holy Cross has forced the 68th-most turnovers in the country (21.0 percent).
Mercer Bears vs. Holy Cross Crusaders Betting Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Holy Cross, ATS Winner – Holy Cross, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Holy Cross ranks 42nd in assists per game (15.3) while Mercer ranks 229th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
- The Crusaders rank 109th in steals per game (6.8) while the Bears rank 206th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- Holy Cross ranks 223rd in three pointers attempted per game (20.9) while Mercer ranks 304th in three pointers allowed per game (25.9).
- The Crusaders rank 77th in blocks allowed per game (3.0) while the Bears rank 225th (3.8).
- Mercer ranks 192nd in rebounds per game (34.9) while Holy Cross ranks 322nd (28.4).
