Lafayette vs Holy Cross Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 17

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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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  • Lafayette (7-9) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Holy Cross (5-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 130.5 points
  • Lafayette / Holy Cross TV channel: ESPN+

The Lafayette Leopards (7-9) visit Hart Center to take on the Holy Cross Crusaders (5-11) on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Worcester, MA.

Lafayette is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).

The Lafayette vs. Holy Cross Over/Under is 130.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Lafayette-4.5 -105O 130.5 -110-190
Holy Cross +4.5 -115U 130.5 -110+155

Lafayette vs Holy Cross Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Lafayette will win this college basketball game with 67.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Lafayette vs Holy Cross Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Holy Cross will cover the spread with 51.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Lafayette has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 31 games (+4.90 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 16 away games (+1.65 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Holy Cross has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Holy Cross has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Holy Cross has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 27 games (+4.70 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Holy Cross has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)

Lafayette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Lafayette has a 7-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.9 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 4-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.2 Units / -100% ROI
  • 5-11 when betting the Over for -7.15 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 11-5 when betting the Under for +5.5 Units / -100% ROI

Holy Cross Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Holy Cross has a 5-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.1 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 3-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.85 Units / -100% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -100% ROI

Lafayette Offensive Stats & Trends:

Lafayette is shooting 28% from three (109/394) this season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Lafayette has averaged 61.6 points per game (3,144 points/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5

Lafayette has 13.6 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.5

Lafayette has attempted 1,305 threes since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Patriot League Teams

Holy Cross Offensive Stats & Trends:

Holy Cross has an eFG% of 50% this season — tied for 4th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 49%

Holy Cross has averaged 65.5 points per game (1,114 points/17 games) this season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 66.8

Holy Cross is shooting 43% (423/976) this season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 43%

Holy Cross has a TS% of 46% this season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 46%

Lafayette Defensive Stats & Trends:

Lafayette has averaged 23.9 defensive rebounds per game (407 rebounds/17 games) this season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.7

Lafayette has averaged 7.2 steals per game (123 steals/17 games) this season — 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Lafayette has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (129/374) this season — 5th highest among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Lafayette has 123 steals this season — 2nd most among Patriot League Teams

Holy Cross Defensive Stats & Trends:

Holy Cross has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,336/2,947) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 34th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Holy Cross has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (148/397) this season — 10th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Holy Cross has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (367/1,069) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th highest among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 35%


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