Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Holy Cross vs Army NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in West Point.
Holy Cross vs Army Prediction
The Crusaders and Black Knights are set to face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Black Knights will host the game at Christl Arena in West Point, NY. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 143.5 points, and Army is favored by -5.5 to win at home against Holy Cross.
Holy Cross vs. Army Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Holy Cross Crusaders at Army Black Knights
- Where: West Point at Christl Arena
- Date: Wednesday, February 5th
- Betting Odds ARMY -5.5, HOLY +176 | ARMY -215 O/U 143.5
Crusaders Preview: Can Holy Cross Lock in a Road Win?
Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games
Holy Cross dropped to 9-12 on the season after a 69-67 home loss to Lehigh on Saturday, February 1st. The Crusaders were -2 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 136, just under the O/U line of 139.5.
Holy Cross trailed 40-35 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing only 29 points while scoring 32. Despite the improved defense, they couldn't complete the comeback.
Crusaders Offense Breakdown
Caleb Kenney's efficient 12-for-15 shooting performance led Holy Cross to a 67-point outing in their last game, as he finished with 25 points and 11 rebounds. DeAndre Williams and Cam Gillus added 17 and 16 points, respectively, with Gillus hitting 4 threes despite shooting just 33.3% overall.
The Crusaders shot 46.8% from the field, with a 51.6% effective field goal percentage. They connected on 5 of 15 threes (33.3%) and struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 4 of 8 attempts. Holy Cross also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists.
Crusaders Team Defense
Despite Holy Cross giving up 69 points, they managed to limit damage from beyond the arc, holding their opponent to 5 made threes on 15 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. However, the Crusaders struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing 24 makes on 47 attempts, resulting in a 51% shooting percentage.
Holy Cross sent their opponent to the free-throw line 8 times, where they converted 4 of those attempts, shooting 50% from the stripe. The Crusaders also gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.
Black Knights Preview: Are Army Ready for a Home Win?
Army Black Knights Recent Game/Games
Army’s record fell to 10-10 after a 71-68 road loss to American on Saturday. The Black Knights entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread.
Army trailed 31-27 at halftime but put up 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 139 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 137.5.
Black Knights Offense Breakdown
Army's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 41.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.8%, with a strong performance inside the arc, hitting 57.1% of their two-point attempts. However, they struggled from three-point range, connecting on just 22.2% of their shots, going 6-for-27.
Matt Rogers led the way, scoring 20 points on 7-of-11 shooting, including 4-of-6 from beyond the arc. Ryan Curry added 19 points, hitting 4-of-11 from deep, while Jalen Rucker contributed 15 points despite shooting just 1-of-7 from three-point range.
Black Knights Team Defense
Army's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 49% from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, resulting in a 60% shooting percentage from inside the arc.
From three-point range, Army's opponents hit 9 of 25 shots, shooting 36%. The opposing team also went to the free-throw line 16 times, making 10, for 62%. Army allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.
Crusaders vs Black Knights Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Holy Cross has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 65 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
- Across their last five home contests, Army has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 68 points per game.
- Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Crusaders have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
- The Black Knights have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Holy Cross vs Army Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Army -5.5 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.