Boston University vs. Holy Cross betting: College basketball preview for Feb. 2

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Two sliding teams square off when the Boston University Terriers (8-15, 3-7 Patriot League) visit the Holy Cross Crusaders (8-15, 3-7 Patriot League) on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET. The Terriers are 1.5-point favorites as they look to break a three-game losing streak against the Crusaders, losers of five straight. The matchup has an over/under of 139.5.

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Boston University vs. Holy Cross betting lines

  • Boston University moneyline odds to win: -133
  • Holy Cross moneyline odds to win: +112
  • Spread: Boston University (-1.5)
  • Total: 139.5

Boston University statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Boston University has covered the spread in the same percentage of games at home as away games (33.3%). It has covered three times in nine games at home and four times in 12 games when playing on the road.
  • When playing at home, the Terriers go over the over/under 66.7% of the time (six of nine games). They’ve hit the over in 58.3% of away games (seven of 12 contests).
  • Boston University has won a higher percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite at home, going 4-4 (.500). In road games as a moneyline favorite, it owns a record of 1-2 (.333).

Recent trends

  • The Terriers’ offense has been better over their last 10 games, racking up 77.3 points per contest compared to the 75.8 they’ve averaged this season.
  • Boston University’s defense has been more porous lately, as the team has given up 78.5 points per game during its last 10 compared to the 76.9 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
  • The Terriers are trending down from deep over their last 10 outings, making 8.7 threes per game and shooting 36.7% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 9.3 makes and 37.8% from distance in the 2025-26 season.

Boston University betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 8-14-0 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 4-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 4-8-0 (As Favorite: 4-8-0; As Underdog: 4-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 14-8-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 7-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-6 (Home: 4-4; Away: 1-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-9 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-8)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.3 (41st in nation) 47.5 (333rd) 29.1 (321st) 28.6 (54th) 14.6 (142nd) 10.8 (141st)

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Holy Cross statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Holy Cross’ winning percentage against the spread at home is .571 (4-3-0). Away, it is .462 (6-7-0).
  • In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Crusaders’ games have finished above the over/under at home (57.1%, four of seven) than away (46.2%, six of 13).
  • The Crusaders’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .333 (2-4), and away it is .154 (2-11).

Recent trends

  • The Crusaders are putting up 67.9 points per contest in their past 10 games, which is 0.9 more than their average for the season (67.0).
  • Holy Cross has performed better defensively over its previous 10 games, giving up 72.0 points per contest, 0.7 fewer points than its season average of 72.7 allowed.
  • The Crusaders are draining 0.5 fewer threes per game over their last 10 games (6.3) compared to their season average (6.8), but they are producing a higher three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (34.6%) compared to their season mark (31.8%).

Holy Cross betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 11-10-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 6-7-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 10-10-0 (As Favorite: 1-0-0; As Underdog: 10-10-0)
  • O-U-P: 10-11-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 6-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-0 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-15 (Home: 2-4; Away: 2-11)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.4 (282nd in nation) 47.1 (322nd) 28.0 (344th) 32.6 (271st) 10.6 (358th) 10.5 (111th)
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