Holy Cross Crusaders vs Army Black Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/5/25
Looking to win big? The Crusaders and Black Knights face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Black Knights are hosting the game at Christl Arena in West Point, NY. The over/under for this Patriot League conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with Army being favored by -5.5 at home against Holy Cross.
HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS VS ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Army Black Knights -5.5
This game will be played at Christl Arena at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, February 5th.
WHY BET THE ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Black Knights.
- Not only will Army pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Can Holy Cross Lock in a Road Win?
Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games
Holy Cross fell to 9-12 on the season after a 69-67 home loss to Lehigh on Saturday, February 1st. The Crusaders entered the game as 2-point favorites but failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 40-35 at halftime, Holy Cross outscored Lehigh 32-29 in the second half but couldn’t complete the comeback. The game’s total points of 136 fell just under the 139.5 O/U line.
Caleb Kenney’s 25-point, 11-rebound performance on 12-of-15 shooting was a standout in Holy Cross’s 67-point effort, where they shot 46.8% from the field. Kenney didn’t attempt a three, while Cam Gillus hit 4 threes, finishing with 16 points and 10 boards.
Holy Cross connected on 5-of-15 threes (33.3%) and 4-of-8 free throws (50%). They grabbed 13 offensive rebounds, with an effective field goal percentage of 51.6% and 12 assists as a team.
Holy Cross gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 24 two-point baskets on 47 attempts, a 51% success rate.
From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 5 of 15 threes, shooting 33%. Holy Cross sent them to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 4, shooting 50%. The Crusaders also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.
Is a Home Win Possible for Army?
Army Black Knights Recent Game/Games
Army fell to 10-10 on the season after a 71-68 loss to American on Saturday. The Black Knights were +4.5 point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread with the close result.
Army trailed 31-27 at halftime but put up 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The total points for the game were 139, just over the 137.5 O/U line.
Army’s offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 41.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.8%, with a strong 57.1% shooting inside the arc. However, they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 22.2% on 6-of-27 attempts.
Matt Rogers led the way, scoring 20 points and grabbing 8 rebounds, hitting 4-of-6 from deep. Ryan Curry added 19 points and 8 rebounds, connecting on 4-of-11 from three. Army also pulled down 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists, with Elijah Stephens contributing 4 assists and 6 rebounds.
Even with Army’s defense giving up 71 points, they couldn’t capitalize on the offensive end. The Black Knights shot 49% from the field, connecting on 26 of their 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they were 17/28, shooting 60%.
From long range, Army hit 9 of their 25 three-point attempts, good for 36%. They also went to the free-throw line 16 times, making 10 of those shots for a 62% free-throw percentage. Army gave up 14 offensive rebounds in this one.