Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs Holy Cross Crusaders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24
Looking to win big? The Blue Devils and Crusaders face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Crusaders are hosting the game at Hart Center in Worcester, MA. In this non-conference matchup, Central Connecticut State is favored by -2.5 against Holy Cross. The over/under for the game is 133 points.
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS VS HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Holy Cross Crusaders +2.5
This game will be played at Hart Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.
WHY BET THE HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Crusaders.
- Not only will Holy Cross pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 133 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can Central Connecticut State Grab a Win on the Road?
Central Connecticut State improved to 4-3 on the season with a 73-69 road win over Massachusetts on Wednesday. The Blue Devils entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs but pulled off the upset and covered the spread.
Central Connecticut State led 33-31 at halftime and added 40 points in the second half while allowing 38. The total points for the game were 142, surpassing the over/under line of 138.5.
Central Connecticut State put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.3%, with two-point shooting at 55.9% (19/34) and three-point shooting at 34.6% (9/26).
Daniel Rivera and Devin Haid both shot 50% from the field, with Rivera adding 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Haid contributing 18 points and 7 boards. The Blue Devils finished with 19 assists and 9 offensive rebounds, hitting 72.7% of their free throws (8/11).
Central Connecticut State’s defense gave up 69 points, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field. They allowed 24 made field goals on 60 attempts.
From three-point range, the Blue Devils’ defense saw the other team hit 8 of 25 shots, a 32% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 78%.
Will Holy Cross Win at Home?
Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games
Holy Cross evened their record at 4-4 with a narrow 68-67 win over Harvard on Wednesday, December 4th. The Crusaders, who were +3 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 135, just under the O/U line of 139.
Holy Cross led 36-35 at halftime and matched Harvard point-for-point in the 2nd half, with both teams scoring 32 after the break.
Holy Cross put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.9%. They hit 7 of 18 three-pointers, good for 38.9%, and connected on 78.6% of their free throws, going 11 for 14 from the line.
Robert Hinton led the way with 19 points and 8 rebounds, while Max Green added 18 points and 8 boards. Jaiden Feroah was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his shots, including 3 for 3 from beyond the arc.
Holy Cross gave up 67 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field, connecting on 25 of 54 attempts. Inside the arc, the Crusaders allowed 18 two-point baskets on 36 tries, a 50% success rate.
From three-point range, Holy Cross’s defense saw their opponents hit 7 of 18 shots, good for 38%. They also sent the other team to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws, a 78% clip. On the boards, Holy Cross allowed 6 offensive rebounds.