Holy Cross vs Lafayette Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 4

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)
(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
  • Lafayette is a -6.5 point favorite vs Holy Cross
  • Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
  • Holy Cross / Lafayette TV channel: ESPN+

The Holy Cross Crusaders visit Kirby Sports Center to take on the Lafayette Leopards on Mar. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Easton, PA, PA, USA.

Lafayette is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).

The Holy Cross vs. Lafayette Over/Under is 137.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Holy Cross+6.5 -105O 137.5 -105+230
Lafayette -6.5 -115U 137.5 -115-295

Holy Cross vs Lafayette Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Lafayette will win this college basketball game with 79.8% 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 54.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • 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 Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.09 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Holy Cross has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 31 games (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+7.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Lafayette have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.75 Units / 8% ROI)

Holy Cross Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Holy Cross has a 14-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.45 Units / -7.69% ROI).

  • 11-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.4 Units / -1.28% ROI
  • 17-12 when betting the Over for +3.8 Units / 11.91% ROI
  • 12-17 when betting the Under for -6.7 Units / -21% ROI

Lafayette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Lafayette has a 17-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.85 Units / 12.09% ROI).

  • 10-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.75 Units / -28.44% ROI
  • 17-11 when betting the Over for +4.9 Units / 15.36% ROI
  • 11-17 when betting the Under for -7.7 Units / -24.14% ROI

Holy Cross Offensive Stats & Trends:

Holy Cross has 12.8 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Holy Cross has a 23% free throw rate (398 free throw attempts/1,749 field goal attempts) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Holy Cross has 13.6 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.1

Holy Cross had 14.3 free throw attempts per game last season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Lafayette Offensive Stats & Trends:

Lafayette averaged 61.9 points per game (1,920 points/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Lafayette had 13.7 free throw attempts per game last season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Lafayette has averaged 14.5 assists per game (435 assists/30 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Lafayette shot 31% from three (217/705) last season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Holy Cross Defensive Stats & Trends:

Holy Cross has averaged 4.4 steals per game (277 steals/63 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Holy Cross has averaged 4.7 steals per game (145 steals/31 games) this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

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 forced 8.0 turnovers per game (257 turnovers/32 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Lafayette Defensive Stats & Trends:

Lafayette averaged 23.7 defensive rebounds per game (736 rebounds/31 games) last season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.0

Lafayette averaged 6.6 steals per game (205 steals/31 games) last season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Lafayette has averaged 24.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,475 rebounds/61 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Lafayette allowed 66.5 points per game (2,060 points/31 games) last season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0


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