- Bucknell is a -2.5 point favorite vs Holy Cross
- Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
- Bucknell / Holy Cross TV channel: ESPN+
The Bucknell Bison visit Hart Center Arena to take on the Holy Cross Crusaders on Dec. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Worcester, MA.
Bucknell is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).
The Bucknell vs. Holy Cross Over/Under is 135.5 total points.
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Bucknell vs. Holy Cross Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Bucknell vs Holy Cross Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Holy Cross will win this college basketball game with 55.6% 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 53.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Bucknell Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Bucknell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 33 games (+7.50 Units / 16% ROI)
- Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+4.00 Units / 11% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.64 Units / 7% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
- Bucknell have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.25 Units / 12% ROI)
Holy Cross Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Holy Cross has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
- Holy Cross has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.00 Units / 6% ROI)
- Holy Cross has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 12 games at home (+0.10 Units / 1% ROI)
Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Bucknell has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.65 Units / -11.58% ROI).
- 3-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.3 Units / -51.59% ROI
- 3-10 when betting the Over for -8 Units / -55.94% ROI
- 10-3 when betting the Under for +6.7 Units / 46.85% ROI
Holy Cross Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Holy Cross has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI).
- 3-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.4 Units / 12.73% ROI
- 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
- 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell allowed opponents to shoot 43% (836/1,934) last season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 45%
Bucknell has forced 12.1 turnovers per game (145 turnovers/12 games) this season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 11.8
Bucknell allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (246/752) last season — tied for 3rd best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 34%
Bucknell has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (392/1,078) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 7th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Holy Cross Offensive Stats & Trends:
Holy Cross has 13.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.4
Holy Cross had 14.3 free throw attempts per game last season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2
Holy Cross had 12.4 free throw attempts per game last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2
Holy Cross averaged 66.5 points per game (2,128 points/32 games) last season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6
Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell allowed opponents to shoot 43% (836/1,934) last season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 45%
Bucknell has forced 12.1 turnovers per game (145 turnovers/12 games) this season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 11.8
Bucknell allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (246/752) last season — tied for 3rd best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 34%
Bucknell has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (392/1,078) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 7th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Holy Cross Defensive Stats & Trends:
Holy Cross has 13.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.4
Holy Cross had 14.3 free throw attempts per game last season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2
Holy Cross had 12.4 free throw attempts per game last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2
Holy Cross averaged 66.5 points per game (2,128 points/32 games) last season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6
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