The Holy Cross Crusaders (3-10, 0-0 Patriot) will be trying to snap a four-game losing streak when hosting the Bucknell Bison (7-6, 0-0 Patriot) on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Hart Center. It airs at 2:00 PM ET on ESPN. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Bison’s ( to win on the moneyline) game versus the Crusaders ().
The insights in the following article are based off odds valid as of December 30, 2022 at 1:44 PM ET. Keep scrolling for a look at all of the latest odds for this contest and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Bucknell Vs Holy Cross Betting Lines
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Holy Cross (+6.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Under (138) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Bucknell Vs Holy Cross Stat Rankings
| Bucknell Avg. (Rank) | Holy Cross Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 71.8 (182nd) | Points Scored | 66.4 (317th) |
| 66.9 (132nd) | Points Allowed | 72.7 (270th) |
| 35.5 (145th) | Rebounds | 32.5 (283rd) |
| 8.3 (300th) | Off. Rebounds | 8.8 (263rd) |
| 8.2 (112th) | 3pt Made | 6.5 (269th) |
| 15 (83rd) | Assists | 11.9 (288th) |
| 13 (235th) | Turnovers | 13.2 (253rd) |
Bucknell Vs Holy Cross Betting Trends
- The Bison’s record against the spread is 5-6-1.
- Bucknell has no wins ATS (0-2) as a 6.5-point favorite or greater this year.
- There have been seven Bison games (out of 12) that hit the over this season.
- In six games this year, Bucknell and its opponent have combined to score more than 138 points.
- The total for this game is 138, and that’s 0.8 points fewer than the average total in Bison games thus far this season.
- Against the spread, Holy Cross is 5-6-0 this season.
- The Crusaders have an ATS record of 4-2 as 6.5-point underdogs or more.
- Bucknell has played 12 games this year, and seven of them have gone over the total.
- Crusaders games have gone over 138 points on six occasions this year.
- The average total for Holy Cross’ games is 139.1 points, which is 1.1 more than this game’s over/under.
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Bucknell Impact Players
- Alex Timmerman is tops on his squad in rebounds per game (6.4), and also puts up 10.6 points and 1.7 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.4 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
- Andre Screen is posting 11.3 points, 2 assists and 6.3 rebounds per contest.
- Elvin Edmonds IV puts up 8.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists per contest, shooting 51.4% from the field and 47.6% from downtown with 1.5 made 3-pointers per game.
- Ian Motta puts up 7.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game. Defensively, he puts up 0.7 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
Holy Cross Impact Players
- Gerrale Gates is No. 1 on the Crusaders in scoring (17.1 points per game), rebounding (8.3) and assists (2.5), making 49.1% from the field. He also produces 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocked shots.
- Bo Montgomery leads the Crusaders in assists (2.5 per game), and posts 11.8 points and 3.7 rebounds. He also posts 0.6 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
- The Crusaders get 7.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game from Caleb Kenney.
- Nolan Dorsey is No. 1 on the Crusaders in assists (2.5 per game), and produces 6.9 points and 4.8 rebounds. He also puts up 1 steal and 0.1 blocked shots.
- Will Batchelder gives the Crusaders 8.8 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest. He also posts 0.9 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
