Boston University vs Holy Cross Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 29

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Creighton's Shereef Mitchell, left, guards against Holy Cross' Will Batchelder during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
(AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
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  • Boston University (7-12) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Holy Cross (6-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
  • Boston University / Holy Cross TV channel: CBSSN

The Boston University Terriers (7-12) visit Hart Center Arena to take on the Holy Cross Crusaders (6-14) on Jan. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Worcester, MA.

Boston University is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Boston University vs. Holy Cross Over/Under is 134.5 total points.

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Boston University vs. Holy Cross Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Boston University-3.5 -110O 134.5 -110-160
Holy Cross +3.5 -110U 134.5 -110+135

Boston University vs Holy Cross Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Boston University will win this college basketball game with 63.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Boston University vs Holy Cross Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Holy Cross will cover the spread with 53.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Boston University has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 13 of their last 18 away games (+8.40 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Boston University has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 18 away games (+5.05 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Boston University has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 18 away games (+3.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Boston University has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 18 away games (+0.85 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Boston University have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 18 away games (+0.80 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Holy Cross has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 29 games (+10.10 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Holy Cross has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.75 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Holy Cross has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 27 games (+3.00 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Holy Cross has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.30 Units / 9% ROI)

Boston University Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Boston University has a 7-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.3 Units / -33.18% ROI).

  • 7-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.7 Units / -16.12% ROI
  • 7-13 when betting the Over for -7.25 Units / -33.03% ROI
  • 13-7 when betting the Under for +5.3 Units / 24.04% ROI

Holy Cross Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Holy Cross has a 6-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-9.45 Units / -42.86% ROI).

  • 4-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.85 Units / 4.58% ROI
  • 12-8 when betting the Over for +3.2 Units / 14.58% ROI
  • 8-12 when betting the Under for -5.25 Units / -23.81% ROI

Boston University Offensive Stats & Trends:

Boston University is shooting 40% (476/1,192) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Boston University has a TS% of 43% this season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Boston University has averaged 1.12 points per shot (1,339 points/1,192 shots) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Boston University has averaged 63.8 points per game (1,339 points/21 games) this season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.2

Holy Cross Offensive Stats & Trends:

Holy Cross has 14.3 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.5

Holy Cross has averaged 7.2 offensive rebounds per game (152 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0

Holy Cross has a 25% free throw rate (759 free throw attempts/3,055 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Holy Cross has 13.7 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.4

Boston University Defensive Stats & Trends:

Boston University has averaged 25.2 defensive rebounds per game (530 rebounds/21 games) this season — 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Boston University has 143 steals this season — tied for 2nd most among Patriot League Teams

Boston University has averaged 6.8 steals per game (143 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Boston University has averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,298 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Holy Cross Defensive Stats & Trends:

Holy Cross has averaged 4.2 steals per game (88 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Holy Cross has averaged 22.6 defensive rebounds per game (475 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Holy Cross has averaged 5.5 steals per game (291 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 38th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Holy Cross has forced 8.3 turnovers per game (174 turnovers/21 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2


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