Holy Cross vs Lafayette Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Holy Cross vs Lafayette

The Holy Cross Crusaders square off against the Lafayette Leopards, with tip-off scheduled for 13:00 on Saturday, January 17.

Holy Cross and Lafayette are capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 137.5 as a great pick at odds of -112.

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Holy Cross Crusaders claimed a victory in their previous game. A 82-75 home win occurred against Army Black Knights.

Lafayette Leopards were beaten last game and this was on the road. Bucknell Bison claimed a 76-69 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Lafayette beat Holy Cross in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 69-68 scoreline. Lafayette have won eight of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Holy Cross	8-11	1267	1382	-115	5-3	3-8	2W
Lafayette	4-14	1255	1384	-129	3-5	1-9	3L

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Holy Cross vs Lafayette Prediction & Picks

Dive into our Holy Cross vs Lafayette betting tips, featuring an expert match prediction, our best correct score pick and a ready-made bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

Let’s go for Over 137.5 when these college teams lock horns. We think the line is too generous and we’re expecting the final total to be higher at odds of -112.

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Key Holy Cross vs Lafayette stats:

• The 137.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Holy Cross games on the road.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Holy Cross games on the road.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Holy Cross games.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Lafayette games at home.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Lafayette games.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Lafayette games.

Over 137.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Holy Cross 71 - 70 Lafayette

There are massive odds on offer when it comes to Holy Cross landing a 71-70 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

Holy Cross vs Lafayette Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The betting odds about Lafayette winning is -149, with Holy Cross priced up at +122 to achieve victory. In the eyes of the leading sportsbooks, the home team are regarded as 60% likely to claim a victory.

The spread currently stands at 2.5 and the total points line is 137.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you fancy Over 137.5, this outcome can be backed at -112.

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Moneyline

Holy Cross

+122

Lafayette

-149

Point Spread

Holy Cross +2.5

-110

Lafayette -2.5

-110

Total Points

Under 137.5

-112

Over 137.5

-112

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Holy Cross Stats

Lafayette Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 136.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 140.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 137.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 137.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 67.90 pts and allowed 68.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 62.80 pts and allowed 77.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 143.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 137.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 137.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.50 pts and allowed 79.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 72.20 pts and allowed 71.40 pts in the last 10 home games

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

Patriot League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Navy	12-6	1300	1144	156	8-2	4-4	1L
American	10-8	1380	1305	75	9-2	1-6	1W
Colgate	9-8	1275	1277	-2	4-3	5-5	1W
Holy Cross	8-11	1267	1382	-115	5-3	3-8	2W
Lehigh	7-11	1294	1348	-54	4-3	3-8	3W
Boston University	7-11	1383	1381	2	5-4	2-7	1L
Army	7-11	1362	1420	-58	4-6	3-5	4L
Bucknell	6-12	1163	1358	-195	4-4	2-8	2W
Loyola Maryland	5-13	1349	1397	-48	3-5	2-8	2L
Lafayette	4-14	1255	1384	-129	3-5	1-9	3L

• 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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