The Holy Cross Crusaders (6-3) challenge the Rhode Island Rams (3-3) at the Hart Recreation Center. The game gets underway at 1:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Rhode Island Rams at Holy Cross Crusaders Free Prediction
The last time the Rams played, they blew out the Bryant Bulldogs, 97-63. The Rams had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.576 vs. 0.382) and had a much better turnover percentage (10.9 vs. 15.9). Rhode Island was lifted by Jeff Dowtin, who finished with 17 points, nine assists and seven rebounds.
The Crusaders were victorious over the Sacred Heart Pioneers in their last contest, 93-81. Holy Cross’ 11.3 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Sacred Heart, who had a rate of 27.1. Austin Butler was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 10-for-13 shooting from the field.
The Rams won the only game against the Crusaders last season, 88-66. The Rams had a much better turnover percentage (11.2 vs. 22.3) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 21.9).
Ball protection could play a key role in this matchup. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Holy Cross has committed the 33rd-fewest miscues in the country (turnover percentage of 18.6 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Rhode Island has forced the 19th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.9 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Rhode Island ranks 172nd in rebounds per game (35.6) while Holy Cross ranks 316th (28.6).
The Crusaders rank fifth in assists per game (14.7) while the Rams rank 92nd (14.6).
Rhode Island averages 3.5 blocks per game, which ranks 121st in the country. Holy Cross ranks 203rd in blocks allowed per game (2.5).
The Rams rank eighth in three pointers allowed per game (17.1) while the Crusaders rank 83rd (23.0).
Rhode Island ranks 47th in steals per game (7.4) while Holy Cross ranks 119th (6.3).
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