Holy Cross Crusaders
Villanova opens its home schedule after losing outright as a favorite to Notre Dame in Rome, while Holy Cross failed to cover a 20.5-point spread in a 103-59 loss at Rhode Island.
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| Sportsbook | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FanDuel | HOLY +31.5 NOVA -31.5 | — | O 150.5 U 150.5 |
| DraftKings | HOLY +31.5 NOVA -31.5 | — | O 151.5 U 151.5 |
| BetRivers | HOLY +31.5 NOVA -31.5 | — | O 151.5 U 151.5 |
| Fanatics | HOLY +31.5 NOVA -31.5 | HOLY +6000 NOVA -20000 | O 151.5 U 151.5 |
| Bovada | HOLY +31.5 NOVA -31.5 | — | O 151.5 U 151.5 |
| BetOnline.ag | HOLY +32.5 NOVA -32.5 | — | O 151 U 151 |
| LowVig.ag | HOLY +32.5 NOVA -32.5 | — | O 151 U 151 |
| Caesars | HOLY +31.5 NOVA -31.5 | — | O 151.5 U 151.5 |
Injury Report
No significant injuries are listed for either side ahead of Friday. Villanova's bigger concern is ball security after committing 20 turnovers against Notre Dame, 15 of them in the first half, and Tyler Perkins fouled out in the closing seconds of that game. Holy Cross spread minutes across 13 players at Rhode Island, with nobody logging more than 28 minutes, which reflects a rotation still being sorted out and offers little certainty about its best lineup.
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Villanova's shooting edge is clear after it made 46.2 percent of its shots against Notre Dame, while Holy Cross gave up 103 points at Rhode Island. The Crusaders' path depends on turnovers, since Villanova gave the ball away 20 times in Rome. If the Wildcats protect the ball, their perimeter scoring should overwhelm Holy Cross.
3 Things to Watch
- Villanova turnover count after committing 20
- Tyler Perkins volume from three
- Holy Cross defensive response after allowing 103
Betting Breakdown
Villanova returns from Rome looking to clean up a sloppy opener. The Wildcats outshot Notre Dame 46.2 percent to 35.4 percent but committed 20 turnovers, 15 before halftime, and lost 74-72 after leading for much of the second half. Tyler Perkins scored 18 points and hit 5 of 11 threes, Elijah Crawford added 12 points and five assists, and Jake Fiegen chipped in 11. Villanova failed to cover as the favorite, leaving it 0-1-0 against the spread. Holy Cross enters in worse shape after a 103-59 loss at Rhode Island, where it missed a 20.5-point spread by 23.5 points. Kole Hanson led the Crusaders with 11 points and five assists, and Chuck Hare scored 10 with eight rebounds. Holy Cross used 13 players in that game and never found a rhythm defensively. For bettors, the key question is whether Villanova's ball handling improves enough to turn its clear shooting advantage into a comfortable home win.
Holy Cross Betting Outlook
Holy Cross is regrouping after a 103-59 loss at Rhode Island in its opener. Kole Hanson scored 11 points with five assists and made half of his threes, Chuck Hare added 10 points and eight rebounds, and Tristen Wilson scored nine. Jaelon Germany handed out four assists. The Crusaders used 13 players, with Aidan Richard playing a team-high 28 minutes, as the staff searched for answers. Defense is the priority after allowing triple digits, and the Crusaders must limit Villanova's three-point shooting to stay within the number in a second straight road game.
Villanova Betting Outlook
Villanova enters its home opener at 0-1 after a 74-72 loss to Notre Dame in Rome under Kevin Willard. Tyler Perkins led all scorers with 18 points on 5-of-11 shooting from three, Elijah Crawford added 12 points and five assists, and Jake Fiegen scored 11 in 38 minutes. Luigi Suigo chipped in seven points and five rebounds. The Wildcats shot 46.2 percent but committed 20 turnovers, which erased their edge. Cleaner possessions at Finneran Pavilion should let Villanova's shooting carry it against an overmatched opponent.
Latest Team Buzz
Kole Hanson handed out a career-high five assists and Chuck Hare scored a personal-best 10 points with a career-high eight boards at Rhode Island. https://t.co/xZIID8nbmy #GoCrossGo
— Holy Cross Men's Basketball (@HCrossMBB) November 4, 2026
Nova Nation, join us in wishing Happy Birthday to former #NovaMBB Guard, @JCremo24! ✌️🎉 https://t.co/S3xA9xplHQ
— Villanova MBB (@NovaMBB) November 6, 2026
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The current home spread is NOVA -31.5, while the away spread is HOLY +31.5.
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The current total is 151.5.
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Villanova's shooting edge is clear after it made 46.2 percent of its shots against Notre Dame, while Holy Cross gave up 103 points at Rhode Island. The Crusaders' path depends on turnovers, since Villanova gave the ball away 20 times in Rome. If the Wildcats protect the ball, their perimeter scoring should overwhelm Holy Cross.
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