Holy Cross vs Lafayette Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 7

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Lafayette associate head coach Mike McGarvey watches play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colgate for the Patriot League tournament championship in Hamilton, N.Y., Wednesday, March 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 07, 2024, 11:19 AM
  • Lafayette (10-12) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Holy Cross (8-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 129.5 points
  • Holy Cross / Lafayette TV channel: ESPN+

The Holy Cross Crusaders (8-14) visit Kirby Sports Center to take on the Lafayette Leopards (10-12) on Feb. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Easton, PA.

Lafayette is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).

The Holy Cross vs. Lafayette Over/Under is 129.5 total points.

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Holy Cross vs. Lafayette Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Holy Cross+8.5 -115O 129.5 -115+300
Lafayette -8.5 -105U 129.5 -105-375

Holy Cross vs Lafayette Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Lafayette will win this college basketball game with 83.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Holy Cross vs Lafayette Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Holy Cross will cover the spread with 54.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Holy Cross has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 15 away games (+9.40 Units / 61% ROI)
  • Holy Cross has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 28 games (+8.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Holy Cross has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 28 games (+7.00 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Holy Cross has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 17 away games (+0.85 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.35 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.30 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)

Holy Cross Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Holy Cross has a 8-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.45 Units / -30.72% ROI).

  • 6-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.6 Units / 17.52% ROI
  • 13-9 when betting the Over for +3.1 Units / 12.84% ROI
  • 9-13 when betting the Under for -5.35 Units / -22.06% ROI

Lafayette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Lafayette has a 10-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.2 Units / -13.22% ROI).

  • 8-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.45 Units / 5.91% ROI
  • 8-14 when betting the Over for -7.45 Units / -30.79% ROI
  • 14-8 when betting the Under for +5.15 Units / 21.28% ROI

Holy Cross Offensive Stats & Trends:

Holy Cross has 14.1 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3

Holy Cross has averaged 67.0 points per game (1,540 points/23 games) this season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1

Holy Cross has averaged 7.1 offensive rebounds per game (388 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Holy Cross has averaged 11.6 turnovers per game (266 turnovers/23 games) this season — 5th highest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Lafayette Offensive Stats & Trends:

Lafayette has 13.3 free throw attempts per game this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3

Lafayette has averaged 61.7 points per game (1,419 points/23 games) this season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1

Lafayette has averaged 62.1 points per game (3,539 points/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5

Lafayette has an eFG% of 46% this season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Holy Cross Defensive Stats & Trends:

Holy Cross has averaged 4.2 steals per game (96 steals/23 games) this season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Holy Cross has averaged 5.4 steals per game (299 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Holy Cross has forced 8.5 turnovers per game (195 turnovers/23 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Holy Cross has allowed 73.7 points per game (4,056 points/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 32nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.1

Lafayette Defensive Stats & Trends:

Lafayette has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (553 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Lafayette has 153 steals this season — 3rd most among Patriot League Teams

Lafayette has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (540/1,306) this season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Lafayette has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (1,524 points/1,306 shots) this season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22


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