Dartmouth will take on the Holy Cross Crusaders in Worcester, Massachusetts, on Tuesday at 6 p.m. EST, following a strong performance from Kareem Thomas, who scored 22 points in the Big Green’s recent 77-64 victory over Boston University.
The Big Green come into the matchup with a 4-5 record, while Holy Cross stands at 5-6. In terms of betting odds, the Big Green are favored by 1.5 points, with an over/under set at 146.5.
Holy Cross boasts a strong home record at 3-1 and ranks third in the Patriot League for limiting opponent scoring. They are allowing an average of 71.2 points per game while holding teams to 46.8% shooting from the field. In contrast, Dartmouth has been struggling on the road with a 1-3 record but has shown resilience in tight games, winning their only contest decided by three points or fewer.
On the offensive front, Dartmouth is averaging 76.6 points per game, which is 5.4 points higher than what Holy Cross allows. The Crusaders have been shooting 43.7% from the field this season, which is slightly below the 45.1% that Dartmouth permits opponents to achieve.
Key players to watch include Tyler Boston for the Crusaders, who is averaging 13.2 points and 3.4 assists, and Gabe Warren, who has been contributing 10 points and 1.6 steals over his last ten games. For the Big Green, Jayden Williams stands out with 12.9 points per game and an impressive 3.0 made three-pointers, while Thomas continues to lead the team with an average of 19.3 points.
This matchup promises an exciting contest, showcasing teams eager to improve their season records while highlighting impressive individual performances.