The Holy Cross Crusaders (8-13, 3-5 Patriot League) are heavy, 11.5-point underdogs as they attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they visit the Colgate Raiders (12-9, 6-2 Patriot League) on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Cotterell Court. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s over/under is 144.5.
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Colgate Cover -11.5 vs Holy Cross -107
Colgate vs. Holy Cross betting lines
- Colgate moneyline odds to win: -800
- Holy Cross moneyline odds to win: +544
- Spread: Colgate (-11.5)
- Total: 144.5
Colgate statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Colgate has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered two times in seven games at home, and it has covered six times in 10 games when playing on the road.
- Looking at point totals, the Raiders hit the over more often when playing at home, as they’ve eclipsed the total five times in seven opportunities this season (71.4%). In road games, they have hit the over five times in 10 opportunities (50%).
- Colgate has won a lower percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 4-3 (.571). On the road as a moneyline favorite, it sports a record of 3-0 (1.000).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Raiders have been racking up 75.8 points per game, an average that’s slightly lower than the 76.7 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
- Colgate has been more porous on the defensive side of the ball lately, allowing 75.9 points per game during its past 10 contests compared to the 73.9 points per game its opponents are averaging in the 2025-26 season.
- The Raiders’ last 10 contests have seen them make 7.8 three-pointers per game while shooting 39.4% from deep. Both numbers are up from their 2025-26 averages of 7.4 makes and 36.4%.
Colgate betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-10-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 6-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 11.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 4-8-0; As Underdog: 5-2-0)
- O-U-P: 10-9-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 5-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-3 (Home: 4-3; Away: 3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-6 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.9 (32nd in nation) | 43.6 (171st) | 30.8 (269th) | 31.2 (190th) | 15.1 (118th) | 10.1 (72nd) |
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Holy Cross statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Holy Cross has a better winning percentage at home (.571, 4-3-0 record) than away (.364, 4-7-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Crusaders games have finished over more often at home (four of seven, 57.1%) than away (five of 11, 45.5%).
- As moneyline underdogs, the Crusaders have won a higher percentage of games at home (2-4) than on the road (2-9).
Recent trends
- In their past 10 games, the Crusaders are compiling 65.4 points per contest, compared to their season average of 66.6.
- While Holy Cross is surrendering 72.6 points per game in 2025-26, it has been worse in its previous 10 games, allowing 74.2 points per contest.
- The Crusaders are sinking 6.1 treys per contest in their previous 10 games, which is 0.7 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (6.8). That said, they own a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 games (31.6%) compared to their season average from downtown (31.3%).
Holy Cross betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-10-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 4-7-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 11.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 1-0-0; As Underdog: 8-10-0)
- O-U-P: 9-10-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-0 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-13 (Home: 2-4; Away: 2-9)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.2 (290th in nation) | 47.4 (329th) | 27.8 (346th) | 32.0 (229th) | 10.8 (351st) | 10.8 (133rd) |
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