Harvard Crimson vs Holy Cross Crusaders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24
Betting on today’s Crimson and Crusaders game? Catch the action at Hart Center in Worcester, MA, as the Crusaders hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. Harvard is favored by -3 in this non-conference contest against Holy Cross. The game’s over/under currently sits at 139 points.
HARVARD CRIMSON VS HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Holy Cross Crusaders +3
This game will be played at Hart Center at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.
WHY BET THE HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Crusaders.
- Not only will Holy Cross pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can Harvard Deliver Being Favored on the Road?
Harvard Crimson Recent Game/Games
Harvard fell to 2-6 on the season after a 77-64 loss to St. John’s on Saturday. Despite being +25.5 point underdogs, the Crimson kept the game closer than expected.
Harvard trailed 40-28 at halftime but managed to score 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The total points for the game were 141, just under the 144.5 O/U line.
Harvard’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.1% from the field and 27.6% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 42.6%. They hit 12 of 16 free throws, good for 75%, and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds, dishing out 13 assists as a team.
RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 24 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 9 of 18 from the field, though he hit just 1 of 5 from beyond the arc. Kadary Richmond added 18 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 57.1% overall, while Chandler Pigge contributed 15 points, hitting 2 of 4 from three-point range.
Harvard’s defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 25 two-pointers on 43 attempts, a 58% success rate.
From three-point range, Harvard held their opponents to 22% shooting, as they made just 6 of 27 attempts. The Crimson also sent them to the line 13 times, where they hit 9 free throws, shooting 69%.
Taking a Look at the Crusaders Chances at Home
Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games
The Crusaders fell to 2-6 on the season after a 67-41 road loss to the Cavaliers on Friday. Entering the game as +15.5 point underdogs, Holy Cross not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Virginia led 34-21 at halftime and continued to dominate in the 2nd half, outscoring Holy Cross 33-20. The total points for the game were 108, falling short of the 126.5 O/U line.
Holy Cross struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 41 points with a field goal percentage of 33.3% (17/51). Their effective field goal percentage was 39.2%, and they hit only 22.7% of their three-point attempts (5/22), while shooting 41.4% from two-point range (12/29).
At the free-throw line, the Crusaders made just 2 of 5 attempts (40%). They recorded 7 offensive rebounds and 7 assists. Dai Dai Ames and Max Green each scored 16 points, with Green hitting 4 of 7 threes and Ames going 2 for 2 from deep. Andrew Rohde added 13 points, shooting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.
Holy Cross gave up 67 points in this one, with their defense allowing the opposing team to shoot 43% from the field, as they hit 24 of their 55 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Holy Cross allowed 9 threes on 25 attempts, a 36% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 12 times, where they converted 10 free throws.