Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Holy Cross vs Maine NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Orono.
Holy Cross vs Maine Prediction
The Crusaders and Black Bears are set to face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Black Bears will host the game at Memorial Gymnasium (ME) in Orono, ME. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 136.5 points, and Maine is favored by -6 at home against Holy Cross.
Holy Cross vs. Maine Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Holy Cross Crusaders at Maine Black Bears
- Where: Orono at Memorial Gymnasium (ME)
- Date: Sunday, November 24th
- Betting Odds MAINE -6, HOLY +203 | MAINE -257 O/U 136.5
Crusaders Preview: Do the Crusaders Have What it Takes on the Road?
Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games
Holy Cross pulled off a 74-72 win over New Hampshire on Sunday, November 17th. The Crusaders were -4.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 146, going over the O/U line of 140.5.
After trailing 41-34 at halftime, Holy Cross turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points while holding New Hampshire to 31.
Crusaders Offense Breakdown
Holy Cross put up 74 points in their latest game, shooting 48.1% from the field. They were especially effective from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 24 threes for a 50% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%.
Tyler Boston dished out 8 assists, while Anthony McComb III led the team with 17 points. Rex Sunderland and Davide Poser both shot well from deep, with Poser connecting on 4 of 5 threes at 80%.
Crusaders Team Defense
Holy Cross gave up 72 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 48% from the field. The Crusaders allowed 26 made field goals on 54 attempts.
Defensively, Holy Cross gave up 12 threes on 24 attempts, a 50% shooting rate from beyond the arc. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 10 free throws.
Black Bears Preview: Can the Black Bears Please their Home Crowd?
Maine Black Bears Recent Game/Games
The Black Bears fell to Richmond 70-66 on Wednesday, November 20th. Despite being +8.5 point underdogs on the road, Maine kept the game closer than expected.
Maine led 27-25 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. The game’s total points of 136 went over the 129.5 O/U line.
Black Bears Offense Breakdown
Maine struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 36.2% overall and 20% from three-point range, hitting only 6 of 30 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, but they did connect on 78.3% of their free throws, going 18 for 23 from the line.
Jason Roche and AJ Lopez each hit 5 threes, shooting 62.5% from deep, while Kellen Tynes added 18 points and 7 rebounds. Jonathan Beagle contributed 12 points and 8 boards, while DeLonnie Hunt dished out 3 assists despite shooting just 22.2% from the field.
Black Bears Team Defense
Despite Maine's defense allowing 70 points, they held their opponent to 44% shooting from the field, with 13 of those baskets coming from two-point range at a 48% clip.
From beyond the arc, Maine's defense gave up 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 25 times, where they converted 20 free throws (80%). Maine allowed 6 offensive rebounds in the game.
Crusaders vs Black Bears Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Holy Cross has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 77 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- In their last three home games, Maine has averaged 63 points per game while allowing 65. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 3-0.
- Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Crusaders have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-1.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Black Bears have an ATS record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
Holy Cross vs Maine Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Maine -6 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.