The Massachusetts Minutemen (5-3) clash with the Holy Cross Crusaders (5-3) at the William D. Mullins Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.
Holy Cross Crusaders at Massachusetts Minutemen Betting Prediction
In the Crusaders’ last contest, they dismantled the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, 67-49. Holy Cross’ 15.1 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Fairleigh Dickinson, who had a rate of 23.1. The Crusaders’ mark was worse than their season average of 14.5, while the Knights’ was above their season average of 18.2. Holy Cross received a boost from Jehyve Floyd, who finished with 12 points, 13 rebounds and six blocks.
The Minutemen were victorious over the Quinnipiac Bobcats in their last contest, 69-62. Massachusetts held the Bobcats to an effective field goal percentage of 0.383 (below their season average of 0.450). Quinnipiac, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.267 (above their season average of 0.164). Luwane Pipkins was the game’s top scorer with 20 points on 7-for-15 shooting from the field.
When considering effective field goal percentage, Massachusetts figures to have a considerable advantage. Since last season, the Minutemen offense ranks 82nd in that metric at 0.532, while the Holy Cross defense ranks 188th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.505).
The Minutemen won the lone game against the Crusaders last season, 64-50. The Minutemen knocked down 20 of their 22 free throws (90.9 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.0 vs. 15.6).
Holy Cross Crusaders vs. Massachusetts Minutemen Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Holy Cross averages 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 108th in the country. Massachusetts ranks 294th in assists allowed per game (15.7).
The Crusaders rank 154th in steals per game (6.3) while the Minutemen rank 277th (4.9).
Massachusetts ranks 128th in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while Holy Cross ranks 229th (20.2).
The Crusaders rank 21st in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Minutemen rank 99th (3.1).
Massachusetts ranks 283rd in rebounds per game (33.5) while Holy Cross ranks 336th (28.7).
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