Lafayette Leopards vs Holy Cross Crusaders predictions, Jan 17, 2026

Jan 17, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Saturday,

Lafayette Leopards

Holy Cross

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In an upcoming NCAA College Basketball showdown, the Lafayette Leopards will face off against the Holy Cross Crusaders at home on January 17, 2026. With both teams looking to secure a crucial victory, the stage is set for an exciting and competitive matchup.

Recent form suggests that Lafayette Leopards basketball has struggled, winning only 1 of their last 5 matches. On the other hand, Holy Cross Crusaders basketball has been in better form, securing 3 wins in their last 5 games. This discrepancy in recent performances may play a key role in determining the outcome of the game.

Bookmakers have slightly favored Lafayette Leopards with odds of 1.71 for a home win, compared to 1.98 for an away victory for Holy Cross Crusaders. Our model prediction aligns with this, giving a 57% probability of a home win and a 43% chance of an away win.

Both teams will need to bring their A-game and utilize their tactical strengths to come out on top in this matchup. It’s shaping up to be a closely contested game with no guaranteed outcome.

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Lafayette
53.7%		 Holy Cross
46.3%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Pinnacle 1.71 1.98

Latest Results

14.01.26 Bucknell Bison basketball – Lafayette Leopards basketball – 76:69
10.01.26 Navy Midshipmen basketball – Lafayette Leopards basketball – 76:50
07.01.26 Lafayette Leopards basketball – Boston University Terriers basketball – 67:83
03.01.26 Loyola MD Greyhounds basketball – Lafayette Leopards basketball – 64:79
31.12.25 Lafayette Leopards basketball – Colgate Raiders basketball – 77:85		 14.01.26 Holy Cross Crusaders basketball – Army Black Knights basketball – 82:75
10.01.26 American University Eagles basketball – Holy Cross Crusaders basketball – 73:84
07.01.26 Lehigh Mountain Hawks basketball – Holy Cross Crusaders basketball – 66:58
03.01.26 Holy Cross Crusaders basketball – Navy Midshipmen basketball – 58:65
31.12.25 Holy Cross Crusaders basketball – Bucknell Bison basketball – 65:58

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Lafayette won 4.
  • Recent form of Lafayette has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Holy Cross has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Lafayette won 14 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 1416:1292. (average 70.8:64.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Lafayette won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 803:672. (average 73:61.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    04.03.25 Lafayette Leopards basketball – Holy Cross Crusaders basketball – 69:68
    19.02.25 Holy Cross Crusaders basketball – Lafayette Leopards basketball – 74:69 OT
    11.01.25 Lafayette Leopards basketball – Holy Cross Crusaders basketball – 82:65
    07.02.24 Lafayette Leopards basketball – Holy Cross Crusaders basketball – 75:59
    17.01.24 Holy Cross Crusaders basketball – Lafayette Leopards basketball – 68:72

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.5 (15.91%)

    2. Arizona Wildcats: 5.5 (13.02%)

    3. Connecticut Huskies: 10 (7.16%)

    4. Purdue Boilermakers: 11 (6.51%)

    5. Iowa State: 12 (5.97%)

    6. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (5.51%)

    7. Houston Cougars: 15 (4.77%)

    8. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16 (4.48%)

    9. Illinois Fighting Illini: 23 (3.11%)

    10. Florida Gators: 26 (2.75%)

    11. Vanderbilt Commodores: 31 (2.31%)

    12. Brigham Young: 31 (2.31%)

    13. Michigan State: 36 (1.99%)

    14. Kansas Jayhawks: 36 (1.99%)

    15. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 41 (1.75%)

    16. Texas Tech: 51 (1.4%)

    17. Virginia Cavaliers: 51 (1.4%)

    18. Louisville: 51 (1.4%)

    19. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.4%)

    20. Alabama Crimson Tide: 51 (1.4%)

    21. North Carolina: 67 (1.07%)

    22. Tennessee Volunteers: 81 (0.88%)

    23. Kentucky Wildcats: 101 (0.71%)

    24. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)

    25. St. Johns Red Storm: 126 (0.57%)

    26. Baylor Bears: 151 (0.47%)

    27. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.47%)

    28. UCLA: 151 (0.47%)

    29. Villanova Wildcats: 201 (0.36%)

    30. Indiana Hoosiers: 201 (0.36%)

    31. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

    32. Auburn Tigers: 201 (0.36%)

    33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

    34. TCU: 251 (0.29%)

    35. UCF Knights: 251 (0.29%)

    36. Seton Hall Pirates: 251 (0.29%)

    37. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.29%)

    38. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

    39. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

    40. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)

    41. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.2%)

    42. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.2%)

    43. Georgia Bulldogs: 351 (0.2%)

    44. USC Trojans: 351 (0.2%)

    45. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)

    46. Syracuse Orange: 501 (0.14%)

    47. San Diego State: 501 (0.14%)

    48. Creighton: 501 (0.14%)

    49. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.14%)

    50. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.14%)

    51. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.14%)

    52. Oregon Ducks: 501 (0.14%)

    53. St. Louis Billikens: 501 (0.14%)

    54. LSU: 751 (0.1%)

    55. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

    56. Wake Forest: 751 (0.1%)

    57. Kansas State: 751 (0.1%)

    58. Washington Huskies: 751 (0.1%)

    59. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

    60. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

    61. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

    62. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

    63. Maryland Terrapins: 1001 (0.07%)

    64. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

    65. Boise State: 1001 (0.07%)

    66. Marquette: 1001 (0.07%)

    67. Colorado State: 1001 (0.07%)

    68. Memphis Tigers: 1001 (0.07%)

    69. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

    70. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

    71. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

    72. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    73. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

    74. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

    75. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

    76. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    77. Georgia Tech: 1001 (0.07%)

    78. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

    79. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

    80. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

    81. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

    82. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 1001 (0.07%)

    83. Florida State: 1001 (0.07%)

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