
Boston Univ. vs Holy Cross Prediction 1/27/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Holy Cross (11-10) vs. Boston Univ. (10-11)
January 27, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Univ. -3.5; Over/Under: 130
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The Holy Cross Crusaders and Boston Univ. Terriers meet Monday in college basketball action at the Case Gym. Here’s a Boston Univ. vs Holy Cross Prediction. This article will include a Boston Univ. vs Holy Cross Pick.
Holy Cross Crusaders Betting Preview
The Holy Cross Crusaders lost to Army, beat Loyola MD, and they play Lehigh, Army, and Boston U next. The Holy Cross Crusaders are averaging 69.9 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 71.1 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Max Green is averaging 14.7 points and 3.8 assists, while Joe Nugent is averaging 12.8 points and 5.4 rebounds. Caleb Kenney is the third double-digit scorer and Tyler Boston is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Holy Cross Crusaders are shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc and 74.1 percent from the free throw line. The Holy Cross Crusaders are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.2 rebounds per game.
Boston Univ. Terriers Betting Preview
The Boston Univ. Terriers lost to Navy, beat Bucknell, and they play Loyola MD, Navy, and Holy Cross next. The Boston Univ. Terriers are averaging 66 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 68 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Kyrone Alexander is averaging 12.6 points and 2 assists, while Michael McNair is averaging 10.4 points and 3.2 rebounds. Miles Brewster is dishing 2 assists and Malcolm Chimezie is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Boston Univ. Terriers are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 63.9 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Univ. Terriers are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston University Terriers will win
- The home team has won each of Boston University’s last eight games.
- Holy Cross has lost eight of its last nine road night games against the Patriot League.
- Holy Cross has lost the first half in each of its last 14 Monday night games against the Patriot League.
Why the Holy Cross Crusaders will win
- Holy Cross has won five of its last six night games against Boston University.
- Boston University has lost three of its last four games following a home win.
- Boston University has lost the first half in four of its last five games against the Patriot League.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Holy Cross’ last 13 road games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 134+ points.
- Each of the last seven games between Holy Cross and Boston University at Case Gymnasium has produced a total of 134+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Boston University ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (63.5).
- Boston University ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (30.2).
- Holy Cross ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (12.1).
- Holy Cross ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (9.0).
Boston Univ. vs Holy Cross Injury Report
Neither Boston Univ. nor Holy Cross has a player listed on its injury report.
Boston Univ. vs Holy Cross Prediction
The Holy Cross Crusaders don’t play enough defense to trust on the road, as they’ve allowed 70 or more points in seven of their last 10 games. The Boston Univ. Terriers have seen seven of their 10 wins this season come at home, and they’re 4-0 SU and ATS in their last four games as a favorite. Boston Univ. is also coming off an offensive breakthrough against Bucknell where it scored 85 points47 percent shooting. It will be interesting to see if that has a carry-over effect. The line is reasonable and Boston has thrived lately in the favorite spot. I’ll lay the points with the Boston Univ. Terriers at home on Monday.