Holy Cross vs Navy Picks and Prediction – 2/25/2024

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The Holy Cross Crusaders end a two game homestand Sunday with a game in Maryland against Navy. Holy Cross has been well below average this season coming into Sunday 10 games below .500 following a 14 point victory in their last outing. Offensively Holy Cross has been a bottom feeder in the country scoring just 65.6 points on 43.5% shooting but scored 73 in their last outing. Defensively the Crusaders have been obliterated all season giving up nearly 74 points per game but gave up just 59 in their last outing to end a 2 game losing streak. For more college basketball action see our College Basketball Picks.

Joe Octave is the offensive leader for Holy Cross this season averaging 13.8 points per game. Caleb Kenney averages 11.4 points and a team high 6.4 rebounds, while Will Batchelder averages 8.5 points per game. Bo Montgomery averages 10.3 points and a team high 2.9 assists.

The Navy Midshipmen return home Sunday eight games below .500 following 17 point victory their last outing. Offensively Navy has struggled all season 66.4 points on 39.4% shooting. Defensively the Midshipmen have had a ton of issues as well allowing 67.7 points per game overall this year.

Defensively Navy shined in their last game giving up 62 points on 31.3% shooting and forced 5 turnovers in the game. Offensively Navy did the work scoring 69 points including 43 in the first half on 41.1% shooting from the floor. Austin Benigni led the way for Navy in their last outing with 27 points on 17 shots.