Holy Cross vs American 2/14/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds

The American University Eagles will travel to the Hart Center to take on the Holy Cross Crusaders this Monday night in College Basketball action.

The American University Eagles lost their 5^th straight game and dropped to 6-18 on the season after being defeated by the Boston University Terriers, 85-67, this past Saturday. American had no answers on the defensive end for Boston University and could not fight back after going into halftime trailing by a 48-30 margin. American shot 44.3% from the field & 43.8% from beyond the arc while allowing Boston University to shoot 56.1% from the field & 37.5% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Eagles was Elijah Stephens who had 15 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, & 2 steals.

On the season, American is averaging 63.9 ppg on 44.8% shooting form the field. The Eagles are averaging 5.2 three-pointers per game on 33.2% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, American has been led by Stacy Beckton Jr. (13.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 1.4 apg, 1.3 spg), Colin Smalls (10.1 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1.1 spg), Matt Rogers (9.5 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 1.7 apg), & Johnny O’Neil (8.3 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 1.6 apg).

Defensviely, American is allowing their opponents to average 73.5 ppg on 49.5% shooting from the field. The Eagles have a rebound margin of -3.9 and a turnover margin of -1.8.

The Holy Cross Crusaders won their 2^nd straight game and improved to 8-16 on the season after defeating the Bucknell Bison, 78-72, this past Saturday. Holy Cross led by a 39-33 margin at halftime and was able to hold off Bucknell for the victory after taking a 66-55 lead with 6:42 left in regulation. Holy Cross shot 38.8% from the field & 44.4% from beyond the arc while allowing Bucknell to shoot 47.4% from the field & 47.1% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Crusaders was Gerrale Gates who had a double-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 blocks, & 1 steal.

On the season, Holy Cross is averaging 66.5 ppg on 42.3% shooting from the field. The Crusaders are averaging 5.7 three-pointers per game on 34.6% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Holy Cross has been led by Gerrale Gates (15.7 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 1.9 apg), Kyrell Luc (13.3 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1.5 spg), Judson Martindale (9.0 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 1.1 apg), & Bo Montgomery (8.3 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 1.1 apg).

Defensively, Holy Cross is allowing their opponents to average 71.1 ppg on 46.6% shooting from the field. The Crusaders have a rebound margin of -0.8 and a turnover margin of 0.1.

The Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss & 3-2 ATS in their last 5 road games. The Crusaders are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall, however, are just 14-30 ATS in their last 44 home games.

American University has lost 8 of their last 9 games and has really struggled on both ends of the court this season as they come into this game ranked just 320^th in scoring offense, 289^th in scoring defense, & 349^th in defensive FG%. Holy Cross certainly hasn’t put up get numbers this season, however, the Crusaders have been solid as of late, winning 5 of their last 6 games and as I like what I’ve seen on the offensive end of the court recently for the Crusaders, I think they will have no issue covering this small home spread. Good Luck!