The American Eagles (6-8, 0-1 Patriot League) are 6.5-point underdogs as they try to stop a four-game losing streak when they host the Holy Cross Crusaders (9-5, 1-0 Patriot League) on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Bender Arena. The matchup airs at 2:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup has a point total of 138.
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American Cover -6.5 vs Holy Cross -117
American vs. Holy Cross betting lines
- American moneyline odds to win: -289
- Holy Cross moneyline odds to win: +232
- Spread: American (-6.5)
- Total: 138
American statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- American has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered two times in three opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered two times in seven opportunities on the road.
- In home games, the Eagles go over the total 66.7% of the time (two of three games). They hit the over more often on the road, going over the total in 71.4% of games (five of seven).
- As a moneyline favorite, American has the same winning percentage at home compared to away from home (.000).
Last season stats
- At 68.8 points scored per game and 68.0 points conceded last year, the Eagles were 303rd in college basketball on offense and 67th on defense.
- On the glass, American was 323rd in college basketball in rebounds (29.6 per game) last year. It was 19th-best in rebounds conceded (28.2 per game).
- With 14.0 assists per game last season, the Eagles were 114th in the nation.
American betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-6-0 (Home: 2-1-0; Away: 2-5-0)
- O-U-P: 8-4-0 (Home: 2-1-0; Away: 5-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-3 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-5 (Home: 2-0; Away: 0-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.7 (252nd in nation) | 46.9 (331st) | 28.9 (336th) | 31.2 (196th) | 12.9 (255th) | 11.5 (176th) |
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Holy Cross statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Holy Cross’ winning percentage against the spread at home is .250 (1-3-0). Away, it is .714 (5-2-0).
- Crusaders games have finished above the over/under 25% of the time at home (one of four), and 57.1% of the time on the road (four of seven).
- The Crusaders’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .500 (1-1), and on the road it is .429 (3-4).
Last season stats
- Offensively, the Crusaders averaged 66.5 points per game (328th-ranked in college basketball) last season. They ceded 74.6 points per contest at the other end (263rd-ranked).
- Holy Cross averaged 29.9 boards per game (310th-ranked in college basketball) last season, while allowing 32.5 rebounds per contest (233rd-ranked).
- The Crusaders delivered 11.1 dimes per game, which ranked them 325th in the country.
Holy Cross betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-6-0 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 5-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 4-1-0 (As Favorite: 0-3-0; As Underdog: 7-3-0)
- O-U-P: 7-6-0 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 4-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-0 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-5 (Home: 1-1; Away: 3-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.4 (168th in nation) | 44.6 (262nd) | 29.2 (331st) | 30.9 (173rd) | 12.9 (255th) | 10.5 (83rd) |
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