Holy Cross vs BYU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Holy Cross vs BYU

The Holy Cross Crusaders square off against the Brigham Young Cougars, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Saturday, November 8. Our betting preview features expert NCAAB predictions, betting tips, the latest odds and H2H stats.

We’re not convinced Holy Cross and BYU are cumulatively going to produce enough points in relation to the total line. Therefore, we’re aiming to go Under 164.5 at -105.

Holy Cross Crusaders were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Providence Friars claimed a 89-79 win.

Brigham Young Cougars last game saw them claim a 71-66 home win over Villanova Wildcats.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
BYU	23-11	2853	2561	292	17-4	6-7	1L
Holy Cross	11-23	2310	2510	-200	6-8	5-15	1L

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Holy Cross vs BYU Prediction & Picks

Explore our top Holy Cross vs BYU betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

The -105 about Under 164.5 points makes lots of appeal. We’re not sure that the teams can combine to reach that number for this college matchup.

Our basketball predictions are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest college hoops team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.

Key Holy Cross vs BYU stats:

• The 164.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 20 Holy Cross games.
• The 164.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Holy Cross games.
• The 164.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 20 BYU games at home.
• The 164.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 BYU games at home.
• The 164.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 BYU games at home.

Under 164.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 51.3% chance of this pick winning. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Holy Cross 63 - 96 BYU

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Holy Cross vs BYU Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Holy Cross are such big underdogs for this college game that some sportsbooks aren’t even offering the Moneyline. However, the spread is an attractive option for bettors as it presents a more level playing field.

The spread is calculated to be 38.5, while total points comes in at 165.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you want to bet Under 165.5, there are odds of -115.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contests. The best betting apps have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

Holy Cross

-

BYU

-

Point Spread

Holy Cross +38.5

-110

BYU -38.5

-110

Total Points

Under 165.5

-115

Over 165.5

-105

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

Micro betting provides a rollercoaster ride for college basketball bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to bet on the Next Field Goal. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.

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Holy Cross Stats

Brigham Young Cougars Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +36.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +36.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -36.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games
• -36.5 Betting Line at Home: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 146.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 164.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 164.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.40 pts and allowed 76.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.80 pts and allowed 76.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 162.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 153.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 164.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 164.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.10 pts and allowed 80.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 82.70 pts and allowed 70.70 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big 12	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Arizona	32-2	2929	2339	590	21-1	11-1	9W
Houston	28-6	2623	2137	486	20-2	8-4	1L
Iowa State	27-7	2781	2215	566	19-1	8-6	1L
Kansas	23-10	2496	2290	206	17-2	6-8	1L
Texas Tech	22-10	2573	2324	249	16-4	6-6	3L
BYU	23-11	2853	2561	292	17-4	6-7	1L
TCU	22-11	2584	2378	206	16-5	6-6	1L
UCF	21-11	2591	2511	80	15-5	6-6	1L
Oklahoma State	19-14	2781	2736	45	14-5	5-9	1L
West Virginia	18-14	2214	2072	142	15-6	3-8	1L
Cincinnati	18-15	2413	2230	183	16-4	2-11	1L
Colorado	17-15	2559	2542	17	15-7	2-8	2L
Arizona State	17-16	2519	2585	-66	13-6	4-10	1L
Baylor	16-16	2642	2469	173	12-8	4-8	1L
Kansas State	12-20	2546	2619	-73	11-8	1-12	2L
Utah	10-22	2379	2531	-152	9-9	1-13	6L

Patriot League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Navy	26-7	2465	2105	360	15-3	11-4	1L
Colgate	17-15	2428	2412	16	10-5	7-10	1L
Lehigh	18-16	2490	2515	-25	13-4	5-12	6W
Boston University	17-17	2566	2514	52	11-5	6-12	1L
American	16-16	2387	2283	104	11-6	5-10	3L
Loyola Maryland	12-20	2407	2466	-59	8-7	4-13	1L
Lafayette	11-21	2222	2381	-159	6-10	5-11	1L
Army	11-21	2309	2471	-162	6-11	5-10	4L
Holy Cross	11-23	2310	2510	-200	6-8	5-15	1L
Bucknell	10-23	2223	2518	-295	6-9	4-14	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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