Who's Playing

Holy Cross @ Navy

Current Records: Holy Cross 8-18; Navy 18-8

What to Know

The Holy Cross Crusaders have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. The Crusaders and the Navy Midshipmen will face off in a Patriot battle at noon ET Saturday at Alumni Hall. Navy should still be riding high after a victory, while Holy Cross will be looking to get back in the win column.

Holy Cross received a tough blow on Wednesday as they fell 78-65 to the Boston University Terriers.

Meanwhile, Navy was able to grind out a solid win over the American Eagles on Wednesday, winning 55-46.

Holy Cross is the clear underdog, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one. Now might not be the best time to take the Crusaders against the spread since they've let down bettors for the past two consecutive games.

Holy Cross is now 8-18 while the Midshipmen sit at 18-8. A couple defensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Holy Cross has allowed their opponents to shoot 46.60% from the floor on average, which is the 12th highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. Navy's defense has more to brag about, as they they come into the matchup boasting the seventh fewest points allowed per game in college basketball at 58.7. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 12 p.m. ET
  • Where: Alumni Hall -- Annapolis, Maryland
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Midshipmen are a big 14.5-point favorite against the Crusaders, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 14.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Navy have won eight out of their last 13 games against Holy Cross.

  • Jan 01, 2022 - Navy 70 vs. Holy Cross 56
  • Jan 29, 2020 - Navy 81 vs. Holy Cross 66
  • Jan 05, 2020 - Holy Cross 63 vs. Navy 61
  • Jan 26, 2019 - Holy Cross 69 vs. Navy 64
  • Jan 06, 2019 - Navy 50 vs. Holy Cross 48
  • Mar 01, 2018 - Holy Cross 81 vs. Navy 65
  • Feb 07, 2018 - Navy 69 vs. Holy Cross 34
  • Jan 11, 2018 - Navy 61 vs. Holy Cross 56
  • Mar 02, 2017 - Navy 49 vs. Holy Cross 42
  • Jan 28, 2017 - Navy 60 vs. Holy Cross 47
  • Jan 02, 2017 - Holy Cross 51 vs. Navy 50
  • Jan 30, 2016 - Holy Cross 87 vs. Navy 80
  • Jan 02, 2016 - Navy 65 vs. Holy Cross 60