Holy Cross Crusaders vs Boston Terriers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/25
Planning on watching today’s Crusaders and Terriers game? Catch the action at Case Gym in Boston, MA, as the Terriers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on CBSS. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 129.5 points, and Boston is favored by -4.5 to win at home against Holy Cross.
HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS VS BOSTON TERRIERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Boston Terriers -4.5
This game will be played at Case Gym at 7:00 ET on Monday, January 27th.
WHY BET THE BOSTON TERRIERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Terriers.
- Not only will Boston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Do the Crusaders Stand a Chance in Boston?
Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games
Holy Cross improved to 9-10 on the season with a 70-65 road win over Loyola Maryland on Saturday. The Crusaders entered the game as +3 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the win.
After trailing 36-33 at halftime, Holy Cross tightened up defensively, allowing just 29 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the 141.5 O/U line.
Holy Cross put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field and 39.3% from three-point range, hitting 11 of 28 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, going 9 for 10.
Max Green led the way with 25 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 50% from beyond the arc. Joe Nugent also hit 4 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 16 points, while Milos Ilic added 15 points on 63.6% shooting.
Despite Holy Cross giving up 65 points, their defense held firm on the perimeter, limiting their opponent to just 6 made threes on 24 attempts, a 25% shooting performance from beyond the arc.
Inside, Holy Cross allowed their opponent to shoot 53% on two-point attempts, with 21 made baskets on 39 tries. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 7 times, where they converted 5 of those attempts.
Can the Terriers Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Boston Terriers Recent Game/Games
Boston improved to 9-11 on the season with an 85-82 win over Bucknell on Saturday. The Terriers, who were -1 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.
Boston trailed 39-34 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Bucknell 40-35. The game’s total points of 167 easily surpassed the over/under line of 125.5.
Boston’s offense put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field and 44% from three-point range, hitting 11 of 25 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.6%, and they connected on 85.7% of their free throws, going 18 for 21.
Noah Williamson led the way with 26 points, shooting 72.7% overall and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Michael McNair was 4 of 5 from deep, finishing with 12 points, while Kyrone Alexander and Josh Bascoe each added 16 points.
Boston’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 50% of their two-point attempts, going 17/34.
From beyond the arc, Boston’s defense conceded 11 threes on 25 attempts, a 44% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 21 times, where they converted 18 free throws, an 85% rate. Boston gave up 14 offensive rebounds as well.