Lafayette Leopards vs Holy Cross Crusaders predictions, Mar 03, 2026

Mar 02, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Tuesday,

Lafayette

Holy Cross

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On March 3, 2026, the Lafayette Leopards will host the Holy Cross Crusaders in an enticing NCAA College Basketball matchup. The Leopards, currently riding a wave of recent success, have triumphed in 3 of their last 5 outings, showcasing a solid offensive strategy that has leveraged their home-court advantage effectively. Their tactical depth and ability to adapt will be critical as they look to continue this momentum against the Crusaders.

In contrast, the Holy Cross Crusaders have struggled recently, securing only 1 win in their last 5 games. Their inability to find consistent scoring and defend effectively has hindered their performance, prompting a need for tactical adjustments if they hope to challenge Lafayette on the road.

Bookmakers favor Lafayette with odds of 1.49, reflecting a projected 62.4% chance of a home win, while Holy Cross sits at 2.58 with a 37.6% probability of victory. Given the Leopards’ recent form and home advantage, they are positioned as the likely favorites, but the unpredictability of college basketball means that Holy Cross could potentially spring a surprise if they can rectify their recent challenges and execute a disciplined game plan.

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Lafayette
63.3%		 Holy Cross
36.7%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 1.51 2.5
WilliamHill 1.47 2.65

Latest Results

28.02.26 Lafayette Leopards basketball – Army Black Knights basketball – 83:77
25.02.26 Colgate Raiders basketball – Lafayette Leopards basketball – 69:70
22.02.26 Lafayette Leopards basketball – American University Eagles basketball – 61:75
18.02.26 Holy Cross Crusaders basketball – Lafayette Leopards basketball – 83:86
14.02.26 Lafayette Leopards basketball – Lehigh Mountain Hawks basketball – 69:78		 28.02.26 Holy Cross Crusaders basketball – Loyola MD Greyhounds basketball – 62:76
25.02.26 Boston University Terriers basketball – Holy Cross Crusaders basketball – 78:63
22.02.26 Bucknell Bison basketball – Holy Cross Crusaders basketball – 63:72
18.02.26 Holy Cross Crusaders basketball – Lafayette Leopards basketball – 83:86
15.02.26 Loyola MD Greyhounds basketball – Holy Cross Crusaders basketball – 83:73

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Lafayette won 4.
  • Recent performances by Lafayette have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Holy Cross has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Lafayette is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • We predict that Lafayette will win today’s game, with odds of 1.49.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Lafayette won 14 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 1423:1312. (average 71.2:65.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Lafayette won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 800:673. (average 72.7:61.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    18.02.26 Holy Cross Crusaders basketball – Lafayette Leopards basketball – 83:86
    17.01.26 Lafayette Leopards basketball – Holy Cross Crusaders basketball – 74:55
    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

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.05 (15.52%)

    2. Duke Blue Devils: 4.36 (14.4%)

    3. Arizona Wildcats: 5.85 (10.75%)

    4. Florida Gators: 8.4 (7.48%)

    5. Houston Cougars: 10.1 (6.22%)

    6. Connecticut Huskies: 16.4 (3.83%)

    7. Illinois Fighting Illini: 16.6 (3.79%)

    8. Iowa State: 17 (3.7%)

    9. Kansas Jayhawks: 27 (2.33%)

    10. Purdue Boilermakers: 37 (1.7%)

    11. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 40 (1.57%)

    12. Michigan State: 45 (1.4%)

    13. St. Johns Sonics: 55 (1.14%)

    14. Tennessee Volunteers: 57.4 (1.1%)

    15. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 57.4 (1.1%)

    16. Arkansas Razorbacks: 57.4 (1.1%)

    17. Alabama Crimson Tide: 57.4 (1.1%)

    18. St. Johns Red Storm: 61.5 (1.02%)

    19. Virginia Cavaliers: 73.4 (0.86%)

    20. North Carolina: 76.2 (0.82%)

    21. Texas Tech: 80.2 (0.78%)

    22. Kentucky Wildcats: 85.2 (0.74%)

    23. Louisville: 98.2 (0.64%)

    24. VCU Rams: 100 (0.63%)

    25. UC Irvine: 100 (0.63%)

    26. High Point: 100 (0.63%)

    27. Liberty: 100 (0.63%)

    28. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.63%)

    29. McNeese State: 100 (0.63%)

    30. Utah State: 100 (0.63%)

    31. Yale: 100 (0.63%)

    32. Saint Marys: 100 (0.63%)

    33. Vanderbilt Commodores: 100.2 (0.63%)

    34. Wisconsin Badgers: 105.2 (0.6%)

    35. Clemson: 105.2 (0.6%)

    36. Brigham Young: 105.2 (0.6%)

    37. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.57%)

    38. St. Louis Billikens: 110.2 (0.57%)

    39. NC State: 110.2 (0.57%)

    40. Texas A&M: 120.2 (0.52%)

    41. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.48%)

    42. Miami (FL): 130.2 (0.48%)

    43. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.48%)

    44. UCLA: 130.2 (0.48%)

    45. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.42%)

    46. Villanova Wildcats: 180.2 (0.35%)

    47. Indiana Hoosiers: 180.2 (0.35%)

    48. UCF Knights: 180.2 (0.35%)

    49. Ohio State Buckeyes: 180.2 (0.35%)

    50. New Mexico: 180.2 (0.35%)

    51. Auburn Tigers: 180.2 (0.35%)

    52. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.35%)

    53. Missouri Tigers: 230.2 (0.27%)

    54. Santa Clara: 230.2 (0.27%)

    55. Virginia Tech: 280.2 (0.22%)

    56. TCU: 280.2 (0.22%)

    57. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.22%)

    58. USC Trojans: 280.2 (0.22%)

    59. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.13%)

    60. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.06%)

    61. Baylor Bears: 1001 (0.06%)

    62. Seton Hall Pirates: 1001 (0.06%)

    63. West Virginia: 1001 (0.06%)

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