Holy Cross Crusaders vs New Hampshire Wildcats Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our New Hampshire vs Holy Cross NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Providence.

New Hampshire vs Holy Cross Prediction

Looking to win big? The Wildcats and Crusaders face off at 3:30 ET on ESPN+. The Crusaders are hosting the game at Pizzitola Sports Center in Providence, RI. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points, and Holy Cross is favored by -3.5 vs. New Hampshire.

New Hampshire vs. Holy Cross Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: New Hampshire Wildcats at Holy Cross Crusaders
  • Where: Providence at Pizzitola Sports Center
  • Date: Sunday, November 17th
  • Betting Odds HOLY -3.5, NHAMP +140 | HOLY -170 O/U 144.5

Wildcats Preview: Will the Wildcats Exceed Expectations on the Road?

New Hampshire Wildcats Recent Game/Games

New Hampshire fell to Sacred Heart 80-63 on Saturday, November 16th. The Wildcats were +1 underdogs going into the game, and they failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 143, just under the O/U line of 145.5.

After trailing 37-33 at halftime, New Hampshire struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 30 points while allowing 43.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

New Hampshire put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.3%. They hit 11 threes at a 40.7% clip, while struggling at the free-throw line, making just 8 of 14 attempts (57.1%).

Anthony McComb III led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep and shooting 66.7% overall. Raymond Espinal-Guzman added 16 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 70% from the field.

Wildcats Team Defense

New Hampshire struggled defensively, giving up 80 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 55% success rate for the opposing team.

From three-point range, New Hampshire's defense gave up 9 threes on 26 attempts, with their opponent shooting 34%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 62%. Additionally, New Hampshire allowed 17 offensive rebounds.

Crusaders Preview: Can Holy Cross Live Up to the Hype at Home?

Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games

Holy Cross picked up a 73-65 road win over Brown on Saturday, November 16th. The Crusaders were +7.5 underdogs going into the game, but not only did they pull off the upset, they also covered the spread.

Holy Cross led 33-30 at halftime and outscored Brown 40-35 in the second half. The game’s total points ended up at 138, which was under the O/U line of 146.5.

Crusaders Offense Breakdown

Holy Cross put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.6%, thanks in part to hitting 47.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 21 attempts.

At the free-throw line, the Crusaders were nearly perfect, making 13 of 14 shots (92.9%). Kino Lilly Jr. led the way with 24 points, while Tyler Boston added 18, shooting 62.5% from the field.

Crusaders Team Defense

Holy Cross gave up 65 points, with their defense allowing the opposing team to shoot 40% from the field, hitting 26 of 64 shots.

From beyond the arc, the opposing team struggled, making just 6 of 29 three-point attempts for 20%.

Wildcats vs Crusaders Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past three road matchups, New Hampshire has an ATS record of 0-3 while averaging 58 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
  • Holy Cross has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 77 points per game while allowing 77. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
  • Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Wildcats have a straight up record of 0-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 0-5.
  • As the betting favorite, the Crusaders have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Holy Cross posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.

New Hampshire vs Holy Cross Prediction & Free Pick

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