Quinnipiac Bobcats vs Holy Cross Crusaders Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/23

Betting on today’s Bobcats and Crusaders game? Catch the action at Hart Center in Worcester, MA, as the Crusaders hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bobcats are favored in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 146.5 points.

QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS VS HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Holy Cross Crusaders +4.5

This game will be played at Hart Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 18th.

WHY BET THE HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Crusaders.
• Not only will Holy Cross pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Can the Bobcats Live Up to the Hype on the Road?

Quinnipiac has a record of 7-3 as they prepare for their 11th game of the season. In away games, the Bobcats have a record of 2-2, while they are 3-0 at home. Quinnipiac’s ATS record stands at 3-4, which is below the .500 mark. When playing away from home, Quinnipiac is 2-2 vs. the spread this season and 5-5 in their previous ten road games.

Through 10 games, Quinnipiac has an over/under record of 3-4-0 with their games averaging a combined 153.9 points per game so far. The Bobcats have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 147 points per game and an over/under record of 1-4.

The Bobcats’ offense wrapped up their last game with 75 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 78.8 points per contest. Offensively, the Bobcats hold a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, placing them 154th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 181st in terms of percentage and 161st in three-pointers made.

At this time, the Bobcats’ defense is positioned 189th in the country, permitting 73.7 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Quinnipiac’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.2% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.8% this season.

Will the Crusaders Pull Through as the Home Underdog?

In today’s game against Quinnipiac, the Holy Cross team, who have a record of 2-8, will be on the road where they have a 2-5 record. They are also 0-3 this year. Entering today’s game, Holy Cross has a 3-7 ATS record. In their previous five games, the team is 1-4 vs. the spread.

So far, Holy Cross’ games have averaged 143.6 points per game with the average over/under line being 141.8 points. Looking at the Crusaders’ last three games, their over/under record is 2-1 with their games averaging 143 points per game.

In their most recent game, the Crusaders’ offense tallied 64 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 64.3 points per game. Declan Ryan led the scoring for the Crusaders, contributing 14 points. Additionally, A.J. Wills chipped in with 11 points.

At present, the Crusaders’ defense is nationally ranked 235th, allowing 77.6 points per game. The Holy Cross defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 95 points and allowed Boston College to connect on 11 threes.