Holy Cross Crusaders vs BYU Cougars NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/8

The Holy Cross Crusaders will take on the #8 BYU Cougars on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah. This non-conference game is set to tip off at 9:00 PM ET and will be broadcasted on ESPN+. Holy Cross, representing the Patriot League, is considered the underdog in this matchup with a spread of +37.5 and a moneyline of +3300.

On the other side, the BYU Cougars, ranked 8th in the AP poll, are the favorites with a spread of -37.5 and a moneyline of -10000. They are part of the Big 12 Conference and are coming into this game with a record of 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Holy Cross, with a record of 0-1, will look to challenge BYU on their home court. The over/under for this game is set at 164.5.

Holy Cross Crusaders vs BYU Cougars Game Day Info

• Sport: College Basketball
• Teams: Holy Cross Crusaders vs BYU Cougars
• Venue: Marriott Center, Provo UT
• Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
• Betting Odds: Holy Cross Crusaders Spread +37.5 (-108), BYU Cougars Spread -37.5 (-112), Holy Cross Crusaders MoneyLine +3300, BYU Cougars MoneyLine -10000, Over/Under 164.5

Holy Cross Crusaders Team Preview

The Holy Cross Crusaders are starting their season with a 0-1 record. They play in the Patriot League and have not had any home games yet. Their first away game did not go in their favor.

On offense, the team scores 79.0 points per game, placing them 201st nationally. They attempt 66.0 field goals each game, but their shooting accuracy is low at 40.9%. They make 11 three-pointers per game, ranking them 48th in the nation.

Tyler Boston leads the team in scoring with 25 points per game. Aiden Disu contributes 16 points and 5 rebounds per game. Gabe Warren adds 13 points and 5 rebounds, showing support on both ends of the court.

BYU Cougars Team Preview

The BYU Cougars are starting their season strong with a 1-0 record. They rank 8th in the AP poll and play in the Big 12 conference. The team has not played any recent games, so this season opener sets the stage for their performance.

Offensively, the Cougars score 71.0 points per game, placing them at 282nd. They attempt 66.0 field goals per game with a shooting percentage of 39.4. The team has a high number of 2-point attempts, averaging 49.0 per game, though their success rate is lower at 42.9%.

Key players include AJ Dybantsa, who scored 21 points in the first game, and Richie Saunders, who added 15 points. Keba Keita contributed 8 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. The team shows potential, but there is room to improve shooting accuracy and assists.

BTB Betting Pick

The BYU Cougars are favored by 37.5 points against the Holy Cross Crusaders. Holy Cross scores 79 points per game, while BYU scores 71 points per game. Given Holy Cross’s higher scoring average and BYU’s lower shooting percentages, taking Holy Cross +37.5 seems reasonable.

The over/under for the game is set at 164.5 points. Holy Cross has a fast pace with 76.2 possessions per game, which could lead to a high-scoring game. However, both teams have low field goal percentages, suggesting a lower-scoring game. Picking the under 164.5 points is a safer choice.