- Bucknell (15-12) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Holy Cross (9-17)
- Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
- Bucknell / Holy Cross TV channel: ESPN+
The Bucknell Bison (15-12) visit Hart Center Arena to take on the Holy Cross Crusaders (9-17) on Feb. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Worcester, MA.
Bucknell is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).
The Bucknell vs. Holy Cross Over/Under is 135.5 total points.
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Bucknell vs. Holy Cross Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Bucknell | -2.5 -110 | O 135.5 -110 | -145 |
| Holy Cross | +2.5 -110 | U 135.5 -110 | +120 |
Bucknell vs Holy Cross Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Bucknell will win this college basketball game with 61.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Bucknell vs Holy Cross Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Holy Cross will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Bucknell Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Bucknell have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 17 away games (+3.45 Units / 18% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.25 Units / 7% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 17 away games (+1.90 Units / 10% ROI)
- Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 17 away games (+0.10 Units / 1% ROI)
Holy Cross Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Holy Cross has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)
- Holy Cross has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.40 Units / 10% ROI)
- Holy Cross has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.30 Units / 9% ROI)
Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Bucknell has a 14-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.85 Units / 2.87% ROI).
- 9-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.25 Units / -4.29% ROI
- 13-14 when betting the Over for -2.35 Units / -7.93% ROI
- 14-13 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units / -1.01% ROI
Holy Cross Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Holy Cross has a 9-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-9.75 Units / -34.03% ROI).
- 7-17 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.5 Units / 10.18% ROI
- 14-11 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 6.66% ROI
- 11-14 when betting the Under for -4.45 Units / -15.53% ROI
Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell has averaged 66.0 points per game (1,717 points/26 games) this season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.0
Bucknell has 16.2 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3
Bucknell has averaged 7.6 offensive rebounds per game (197 rebounds/26 games) this season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9
Bucknell has averaged 1.24 points per shot (1,717 points/1,384 shots) this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.18
Holy Cross Offensive Stats & Trends:
Holy Cross has 14.4 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3
Holy Cross has averaged 66.5 points per game (3,793 points/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5
Holy Cross has 14.6 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.6
Holy Cross has averaged 1.19 points per shot (1,657 points/1,398 shots) this season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell has forced 10.1 turnovers per game (587 turnovers/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.3
Bucknell has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,391 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.8
Bucknell has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (210/616) this season — tied for 5th highest among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 34%
Bucknell has 154 steals this season — 5th fewest among Patriot League Teams
Holy Cross Defensive Stats & Trends:
Holy Cross has averaged 4.1 steals per game (103 steals/25 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Holy Cross has averaged 5.4 steals per game (306 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6
Holy Cross has forced 8.4 turnovers per game (210 turnovers/25 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0
Holy Cross has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,541/3,396) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 37th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
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