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.

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
Lafayette	11-21	2222	2381	-159	6-10	5-11	1L
Holy Cross	11-23	2310	2510	-200	6-8	5-15	1L

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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

Over 137.5 Points @ -112 Bet Now

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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.

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Holy Cross vs Lafayette 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.

The betting odds about Lafayette winning is -128, with Holy Cross priced up at +104 to achieve victory. In the eyes of the leading sportsbooks, the home team are regarded as 56% likely to claim a victory.

The spread currently stands at 1.5 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

+104

Lafayette

-128

Point Spread

Holy Cross +1.5

-110

Lafayette -1.5

-110

Total Points

Under 137.5

-108

Over 137.5

-112

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Holy Cross Stats

Lafayette Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 145.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 141.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 141.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.50 pts and allowed 74.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.80 pts and allowed 75.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 143.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 141.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 68.40 pts and allowed 71.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 69.50 pts and allowed 73.60 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	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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