Holy Cross Crusaders vs Sacred Heart Pioneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

Looking to win big? The Crusaders and Pioneers face off at 4:30 ET on ESPN+. The Pioneers are hosting the game at Pizzitola Sports Center in Providence, RI. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 151.5 points, with Sacred Heart being favored by -2.5 over Holy Cross.

HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS VS SACRED HEART PIONEERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Sacred Heart Pioneers -2.5

This game will be played at Pizzitola Sports Center at 4:30 ET on Friday, November 15th.

WHY BET THE SACRED HEART PIONEERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Pioneers.
• Not only will Sacred Heart pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Do the Crusaders Have a Shot at a Road Win?

Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games

Holy Cross fell 91-77 to Rhode Island on Friday, November 8th, in an away game. Despite being +20.5 point underdogs, the Crusaders kept it closer than expected, covering the spread.

Holy Cross led 44-40 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 33 points while allowing 51. The game’s total points of 168 went over the pre-game O/U line of 149.5.

Holy Cross put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 41% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 12 of 34 three-point attempts, hitting 35.3% from deep, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 15 of 18 for 83.3%.

Joe Nugent led the way with 27 points, hitting 7 threes at a 50% clip, while David Green added 25 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 60% from three. Javonte Brown was highly efficient, making 8 of 9 shots in just 19 minutes.

Holy Cross struggled defensively, giving up 91 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 54% from the field. They had particular trouble defending inside, where they allowed 25 two-pointers on 36 attempts, a 69% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Holy Cross held their opponent to 6 made threes on 21 attempts, a 28% shooting percentage. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 23 free throws, shooting 79%. The Crusaders limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.

Can the Pioneers Grab a Win at Home?

In their recent outing, the Pioneers fell 81-76 to Dartmouth on Saturday, November 9th. Sacred Heart entered the game as +3 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 157, surpassing the O/U line of 142.

Sacred Heart trailed 42-32 at halftime but made a push in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while holding Dartmouth to 39. Despite the strong 2nd half, the Pioneers couldn’t complete the comeback.

Sacred Heart’s offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. They hit 46.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 12 of 26 attempts, and finished 83.3% from the free-throw line.

Anquan Hill and Cade Haskins led the way with 20 points each, with Hill hitting 4 of 5 from deep. Jackson Munro added 19 points and 8 rebounds, while Ryan Cornish contributed 14 points and 10 boards.

Despite holding Sacred Heart to 39% shooting from the field, the Pioneers still managed to put up 81 points. They were 15/29 on two-point attempts, shooting 51% inside the arc.

From three-point range, Sacred Heart shot 27%, hitting 8 of their 29 attempts. They also went to the free-throw line 39 times, making 27 of their shots for a 69% success rate. The Pioneers grabbed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.