Bucknell vs Holy Cross Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 1

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)
  • Bucknell is a -4.5 point favorite vs Holy Cross
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • Bucknell / Holy Cross TV channel: ESPN+

The Bucknell Bison visit Hart Recreation Center to take on the Holy Cross Crusaders on Mar. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Worcester, MA, USA.

Bucknell is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).

The Bucknell vs. Holy Cross Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Bucknell-4.5 -115O 139.5 -110-210
Holy Cross +4.5 -105U 139.5 -110+170

Bucknell vs Holy Cross Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Bucknell will win this college basketball game with 80.0% 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 Bucknell will cover the spread with 58.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Bucknell have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 33 games (+10.90 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 33 games (+9.14 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 33 games (+7.35 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 33 games (+7.30 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Holy Cross has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Holy Cross has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 31 games (+5.20 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Holy Cross has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Holy Cross has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+3.65 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Holy Cross has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 3 games at home (+1.35 Units / 45% ROI)

Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bucknell has a 19-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+7.9 Units / 23.8% ROI).

  • 16-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.55 Units / -1.04% ROI
  • 16-14 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 1.82% ROI
  • 14-16 when betting the Under for -3.6 Units / -10.91% ROI

Holy Cross Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Holy Cross has a 14-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.35 Units / -4.39% ROI).

  • 11-17 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.6 Units / 1.98% ROI
  • 16-12 when betting the Over for +2.8 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • 12-16 when betting the Under for -5.6 Units / -18.18% ROI

Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has averaged 1.31 points per shot (2,196 points/1,681 shots) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Bucknell has 20.3 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 16.5

Bucknell has averaged 13.4 turnovers per game (402 turnovers/30 games) this season — tied for 30th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Bucknell had an eFG% of 51% last season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 49%

Holy Cross Offensive Stats & Trends:

Holy Cross has 12.2 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Holy Cross has 13.3 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.1

Holy Cross has a 22% free throw rate (366 free throw attempts/1,697 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Holy Cross has a 24% free throw rate (824 free throw attempts/3,496 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has averaged 25.8 defensive rebounds per game (773 rebounds/30 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Bucknell has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (767/1,770) this season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 45%

Bucknell has 395 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd most among Patriot League Teams

Bucknell has 201 steals this season — 2nd most among Patriot League Teams

Holy Cross Defensive Stats & Trends:

Holy Cross averaged 4.1 steals per game (132 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Holy Cross averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (749 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.0

Holy Cross has averaged 4.7 steals per game (141 steals/30 games) this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Holy Cross has averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (752 rebounds/30 games) this season — 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.5


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