Holy Cross vs Providence Picks and Prediction for Monday, November 3, 2025

By: Cameron Ross Published 11/03/2025, 12:55 AM ET

Holy Cross vs Providence Information

Amica Mutual Pavilion will host the Holy Cross Crusaders for an opening night matchup of the 2025 season against the Providence Friars. Holy Cross comes into this year after an abysmal campaign a year ago, finishing well below .500 after losing the last four games of the season. Much like their counterparts, Providence finished well below .500 a year ago, winning just 12 of 32 games and losing 10 of the last 11 overall. For more College Basketball News, see our College Basketball Picks.

Holy Cross Preview

The Holy Cross offense was terrible a year ago, ranking 296th in the country, averaging 69.59 points per game while shooting 45.6% as a team. Defensively, Holy Cross was just as bad last year, ranking 185th in the country after giving up more than 72 points per game. Joe Nugent is the top returning scorer from a year ago for Holy Cross after averaging 12.5 points on 44.3% shooting from the floor last season. Tyler Boston is the second leading scorer back from last season, after averaging 9.1 points per game despite playing in only 10 games last season.

Providence Preview

Offensively, Providence was terrible a year ago, ranking 250th in the country, averaging 71.3 points per game on 44% shooting from the floor. The Providence defense was inside the top 200 a year ago, allowing 72.5 points per game. Corey Floyd Jr. is the top returning scorer from last season after averaging 9.2 points per game in nearly 29 minutes per contest. Oswin Erhunmwunse is also returning to the season for Providence after averaging 6.8 points and a team-high 5.6 rebounds a year ago.

Holy Cross vs Providence Prediction

Despite the issues a year ago, Providence will be the much better team in this matchup. Look for Providence to start this season on the right foot as they overwhelm a lackluster Holy Cross team. Take Providence to open the year with a win and cover at home to start the 2025 season. Final Score Prediction, Providence Friars win and cover 95-67.

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