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Holy Cross @ Army West Point

Current Records: Holy Cross 5-15; Army West Point 13-10

What to Know

The Holy Cross Crusaders and the Army West Point Black Knights are set to square off in a Patriot matchup at 1 p.m. ET Feb. 5 at Christl Arena. The teams split their matchups last year, with Army winning the first 69-65 at home and the Crusaders taking the second 67-51.

Holy Cross didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup with the Boston University Terriers on Monday, but they still walked away with a 75-70 win. It took ten tries, but Holy Cross can finally say that they have a victory on the road. They can attribute much of their success to guard Kyrell Luc, who had 24 points.

Speaking of close games: Army was close but no cigar on Wednesday as they fell 61-57 to the Loyola-Maryland Greyhounds.

Holy Cross is expected to lose this next one by 9. They are currently two-for-two against the spread in their most recent games, however, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

The Crusaders didn't have too much trouble with the Black Knights at home when the two teams previously met in February of last year as they won 67-51. The rematch might be a little tougher for Holy Cross since the squad won't have home-court advantage. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 1 p.m. ET
  • Where: Christl Arena -- West Point, New York
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Black Knights are a big 9-point favorite against the Crusaders, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Black Knights as a 9.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Holy Cross have won eight out of their last 15 games against Army West Point.

  • Feb 21, 2021 - Holy Cross 67 vs. Army West Point 51
  • Feb 20, 2021 - Army West Point 69 vs. Holy Cross 65
  • Jan 10, 2021 - Holy Cross 70 vs. Army West Point 61
  • Jan 09, 2021 - Army West Point 83 vs. Holy Cross 68
  • Feb 26, 2020 - Army West Point 67 vs. Holy Cross 61
  • Jan 16, 2020 - Army West Point 79 vs. Holy Cross 67
  • Feb 06, 2019 - Holy Cross 56 vs. Army West Point 42
  • Jan 23, 2019 - Army West Point 76 vs. Holy Cross 57
  • Feb 14, 2018 - Holy Cross 70 vs. Army West Point 65
  • Jan 17, 2018 - Holy Cross 70 vs. Army West Point 66
  • Feb 15, 2017 - Army West Point 52 vs. Holy Cross 47
  • Jan 18, 2017 - Holy Cross 85 vs. Army West Point 76
  • Mar 06, 2016 - Holy Cross 60 vs. Army West Point 38
  • Feb 17, 2016 - Army West Point 72 vs. Holy Cross 68
  • Jan 20, 2016 - Holy Cross 69 vs. Army West Point 65