The Boston University Terriers (12-12, 6-5 Patriot League) visit the Holy Cross Crusaders (11-13, 3-8 Patriot League) after losing five straight road games. The Terriers are favored by only 2.5 points in the matchup, which starts at 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 8, 2025. The matchup has an over/under of 129.5 points.

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Boston University vs. Holy Cross betting lines

• Boston University moneyline odds to win: -137
• Holy Cross moneyline odds to win: +115
• Spread: Boston University (-2.5)
• Total: 129.5

Boston University statistics, trends and more

As the away team

• Boston University has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered eight times in 12 opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered three times in 11 opportunities in away games.
• In terms of point totals, the Terriers hit the over more consistently at home, as they’ve eclipsed the total six times in 12 opportunities this season (50%). In away games, they have hit the over four times in 11 opportunities (36.4%).
• Boston University has won a higher percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 8-3 (.727). When playing on the road as a moneyline favorite, it owns a record of 0-1 (.000).

Recent trends

• The Terriers have been putting up 66.1 points per contest in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s a little lower than the 67 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
• Boston University has been tougher on defense as of late, giving up 66.7 points per game over its past 10 contests compared to the 67.5 points per game its opponents are averaging in the 2024-25 season.
• Over their past 10 outings, the Terriers are making 0.9 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (7 compared to 7.9 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (31.8% compared to 33.6% season-long).

Boston University betting records this season

• ATS Record: 12-12-0 (Home: 8-4-0; Away: 3-8-0)
• ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 6-4-0 (As Favorite: 8-5-0; As Underdog: 4-7-0)
• O-U-P: 10-14-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 4-7-0)
• Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-4 (Home: 8-3; Away: 0-1)
• Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-8 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-8)

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Holy Cross statistics, trends and more

As the home team

• Holy Cross’ winning percentage against the spread at home is .250 (2-6-0). On the road, it is .615 (8-5-0).
• Crusaders games have gone above the over/under 37.5% of the time at home (three of eight), and 53.8% of the time on the road (seven of 13).
• When moneyline underdogs, the Crusaders have won a lower percentage of games at home (1-3) than away (4-9).

Recent trends

• The Crusaders have fared worse offensively over their last 10 games, putting up 67.8 points per contest, 1.2 fewer points their than season average of 69.
• Holy Cross is giving up 72.3 points per contest over its past 10 games, compared to its season average of 70.8 points allowed.
• Over their previous 10 games, the Crusaders are sinking 8.1 treys per game, 0.8 fewer threes than their season average (8.9). They also sport a worse three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (35.5%) compared to their season average (38.3%).

Holy Cross betting records this season

• ATS Record: 11-12-0 (Home: 2-6-0; Away: 8-5-0)
• ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 10-6-0 (As Favorite: 1-4-0; As Underdog: 10-8-0)
• O-U-P: 12-11-0 (Home: 3-5-0; Away: 7-6-0)
• Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-1 (Home: 2-1; Away: 0-0)
• Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-12 (Home: 1-3; Away: 4-9)