Boston University vs. Holy Cross betting: College basketball preview for January 27

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The Boston University Terriers (10-11, 4-4 Patriot League) host the Holy Cross Crusaders (11-10, 3-5 Patriot League) after winning six home games in a row. The Terriers are favored by 3.5 points in the matchup, which tips at 7:00 PM ET on Monday, January 27, 2025. The matchup’s over/under is set at 130.5.

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Boston University vs. Holy Cross betting lines

  • Boston University moneyline odds to win: -167
  • Holy Cross moneyline odds to win: +140
  • Spread: Boston University (-3.5)
  • Total: 130.5

Boston University statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • At home, Boston University has a better record against the spread (6-4-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (3-7-0).
  • In terms of point totals, the Terriers hit the over more consistently in home games, as they’ve gone over the total five times in 10 opportunities this season (50%). On the road, they have hit the over three times in 10 opportunities (30%).
  • Boston University has fared better as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, posting a home record of 6-3, compared to going 0-1 in road games.

Recent trends

  • The Terriers have seen a downturn in scoring recently, putting up 61.4 points per game in their last 10 outings, 4.6 points fewer than the 66.0 they’ve scored this season.
  • Boston University has been slightly better on the defensive end of the floor of late, giving up 67.3 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 68.0 it has conceded per game this season.
  • The Terriers’ last 10 outings have seen them make 6.9 three-pointers per game while shooting 31.8% from deep. Both numbers are down compared to their 2024-25 averages of 8.1 makes and 34.1%.

Boston University betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 10-11-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 3-7-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 3-3-0 (As Favorite: 6-5-0; As Underdog: 4-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 8-13-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 3-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-4 (Home: 6-3; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-7 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-7)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.7 (243rd in nation) 44.3 (232nd) 31.4 (241st) 26.9 (14th) 12.2 (292nd) 13.0 (310th)

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Holy Cross statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In 2024-25 against the spread, Holy Cross has a lower winning percentage at home (.286, 2-5-0 record) than away (.636, 7-4-0).
  • In terms of the over/under, Crusaders games have finished over three of seven times at home (42.9%), and seven of 11 away (63.6%).
  • The Crusaders, when moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (1-3) than away (4-7) this season.

Recent trends

  • The Crusaders are scoring 72.1 points per contest in their past 10 games, which is 2.3 more than their average for the season (69.8).
  • In its previous 10 games, Holy Cross is giving up 70.5 points per contest, 0.6 fewer points than its season average (71.1).
  • The Crusaders are making 9.9 three-pointers per game with a 40.9% three-point percentage over their past 10 games, compared to their season averages of 9.3 and 39.3%.

Holy Cross betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 10-10-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 7-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 6-5-0 (As Favorite: 1-3-0; As Underdog: 9-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 12-8-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 7-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-0 (Home: 2-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-10 (Home: 1-3; Away: 4-7)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.9 (123rd in nation) 45.5 (291st) 29.2 (328th) 30.5 (148th) 12.7 (264th) 10.7 (107th)
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