Holy Cross Crusaders vs Quinnipiac Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Crusaders versus the Bobcats? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at M&T Bank Arena in Hamden, CT. The over/under for this game is set at 143.5 points, and Quinnipiac is favored by -9 against Holy Cross in a non-conference matchup.
HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS VS QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Quinnipiac Bobcats -9
This game will be played at M&T Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.
WHY BET THE QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Bobcats.
- Not only will Quinnipiac pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Is a Road Win Possible for the Crusaders?
Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games
Holy Cross fell to 4-5 on the season after a 69-56 home loss to Central Connecticut State on Saturday, December 7th. The Crusaders entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and did not cover the spread.
After trailing 38-25 at halftime, Holy Cross matched CCSU’s 31 points in the second half. The game’s total points of 125 fell short of the 133-point over/under line.
Holy Cross managed just 56 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51%. They connected on 38.1% of their threes, hitting 8 of 21 attempts, and were 4 of 5 from the free-throw line, good for 80%.
Jordan Jones led the Crusaders with 20 points, while Max Green added 15, shooting 50% from the field and 2 of 4 from deep. Tyler Boston was perfect from beyond the arc, hitting all 3 of his attempts, and finished with 13 points and 5 assists.
Holy Cross gave up 69 points, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 22 made field goals on 51 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Holy Cross’s defense allowed 8 threes on 21 attempts, a 38% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 5 times, where they made 4 free throws.
Can the Bobcats Offense Score Enough at Home?
Quinnipiac Bobcats Recent Game/Games
Quinnipiac improved to 4-5 on the season with an 83-73 win over Sacred Heart on Sunday. Playing at home, the Bobcats entered the game as -5.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.
Quinnipiac led 42-39 at halftime and outscored Sacred Heart 41-34 in the second half. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 151.5.
Quinnipiac put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. They connected on 66.7% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 32.4% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes in total. At the free-throw line, they shot 73.7%, converting 14 of 19 attempts.
The Bobcats dished out 23 assists, with Khaden Bennett leading the way, scoring 23 points on 58.3% shooting, including 3 of 8 from three. Amarri Monroe added 19 points despite shooting just 18.2% from deep, missing 9 of his 11 attempts. Amiri Stewart contributed 18 points, hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range.
Quinnipiac’s defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, a 66% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, the other team went 11/34, hitting 32% of their threes. Quinnipiac also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 73%. The Bobcats gave up 6 offensive rebounds.