Who's Playing

Holy Cross @ American

Current Records: Holy Cross 8-18; American 15-9

What to Know

The Holy Cross Crusaders haven't won a game against the American Eagles since Feb. 21 of 2018, but they'll be looking to end the drought Saturday. Holy Cross and American will face off in a Patriot battle at 2 p.m. ET at Bender Arena. Neither of these teams found much success offensively their last time out, scoring well below their season averages.

The Crusaders received a tough blow on Monday as they fell 72-58 to the Lafayette Leopards. The losing side was boosted by guard Will Batchelder, who shot 8-for-15 from downtown and finished with 28 points.

Meanwhile, American was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Wednesday as they fell 60-54 to the Boston University Terriers.

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 Holy Cross against the spread since they've let down bettors for the past two consecutive games.

The Crusaders are now 8-18 while the Eagles sit at 15-9. Holy Cross is 7-10 after losses this year, American 4-4.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Bender Arena -- Washington, District of Columbia
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $36.00

Odds

The Eagles are a big 10-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 Eagles as a 9.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

American have won ten out of their last 14 games against Holy Cross.

  • Jan 05, 2023 - American 73 vs. Holy Cross 68
  • Mar 01, 2022 - American 69 vs. Holy Cross 63
  • Feb 14, 2022 - American 60 vs. Holy Cross 54
  • Jan 26, 2022 - American 67 vs. Holy Cross 49
  • Feb 29, 2020 - American 90 vs. Holy Cross 47
  • Jan 18, 2020 - American 81 vs. Holy Cross 69
  • Mar 02, 2019 - American 86 vs. Holy Cross 66
  • Feb 02, 2019 - American 66 vs. Holy Cross 49
  • Feb 21, 2018 - Holy Cross 70 vs. American 64
  • Jan 22, 2018 - Holy Cross 60 vs. American 57
  • Feb 19, 2017 - Holy Cross 69 vs. American 54
  • Jan 23, 2017 - Holy Cross 63 vs. American 55
  • Feb 21, 2016 - American 71 vs. Holy Cross 70
  • Feb 01, 2016 - American 58 vs. Holy Cross 45