Lafayette vs Holy Cross Basketball Odds

The Leopards will play the Crusaders on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Lafayette and Holy Cross are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Lafayette currently has a 94.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Holy Cross is 94.33.
Away Lafayette - Lafayette starts this game with a 3-11 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Patriot Conference for away team wins.
Home Holy Cross - Holy Cross meets Lafayette boasting a 6-6 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the Patriot Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Lafayette currently ranks 6th (0.357) in the Patriot Conference, with Holy Cross now standing 7th (0.286) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Patriot Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Lafayette has a 0.296 overall win percentage, with Holy Cross matching up with a 0.333 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Lafayette currently possesses 8-19 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Holy Cross has tallied a 9-18 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

Moneyline Mage

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Hocus pocus, Lafayette 8-19, Holy Cross 9-18, battle in conference clash.

Importance of conference records, seeding in tournament at stake, magic in air.

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Lafayette 5-9, Holy Cross 4-10, must break losing streak, cast winning spell.

Gather round, wizards and witches, witness the battle of the hardwood on Wednesday night. The Lafayette wizards, with an 8-19 record, will face off against the Holy Cross magicians, who stand at 9-18. The fate of the Patriot Conference tournament seeds hangs in the balance as these two teams clash on the court.

Both teams have been struggling as of late, each on a 2-game losing streak. But fear not, for anything can happen in the realm of college basketball. So grab your wands, don your robes, and get ready to cheer on your favorite team to victory. And remember, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. So place your bets wisely, and may the best wizard win. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Leopards at Crusaders Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Lafayette	Favorite Holy Cross
+1.5 -118 BetMGM Bet	-1.5 -102 BetMGM Bet

Holy Cross has a -1.5 -102 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Lafayette has a +1.5 -118 point spread at BetMGM OH. Lafayette is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
139.5 o -115 BetMGM Bet	139.5 u -105 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 139.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 139.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Lafayette	Favorite Holy Cross
-105 BetMGM Bet	-115 BetMGM Bet

Holy Cross is the -115 moneyline favorite. Risk $115 to win $100 on Holy Cross at BetMGM. Lafayette is the -105 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $105 to win $100 on Lafayette. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Lafayette vs Holy Cross College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026?

Holy Cross is a -1.5 -102 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Lafayette is a +1.5 -118 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Lafayette vs Holy Cross College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026?

The best over line is 139.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 139.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Lafayette vs Holy Cross College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026?

Holy Cross is a -115 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Lafayette is a -105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained
Game	BetMGM Bet
Lafayette Holy Cross 2/18/26 6:00pm EST	+1.5 -118 -1.5 -102

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Underdog Lafayette - Lafayette bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.

A +1.5 Lafayette underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.

Favorite Holy Cross - Holy Cross bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.

A -1.5 Holy Cross favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.

Lafayette at Holy Cross Prop Bets

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Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Lafayette, Holy Cross
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
Lafayette	11-21	0.344	6-10	5-11	8-10	+9	0.444	L1
Holy Cross	11-22	0.333	6-8	4-14	5-13	+12	0.278	L1

Lafayette & Holy Cross Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Lafayette Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Lafayette YR: futures available

Holy Cross Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Holy Cross YR: futures available

Lafayette & Holy Cross Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Lafayette vs Holy Cross College Basketball Game

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