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Lafayette vs. Holy Cross prediction: Holy Cross favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/18/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Lafayette vs Holy Cross predictions for college basketball Wednesday.
Holy Cross and Lafayette will meet in men's college basketball action at Hart Center on Wednesday, with tipoff at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Holy Cross as the most likely winner of the Lafayette vs. Holy Cross game.
This article offers further insights into Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Lafayette vs. Holy Cross prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NCAA basketball game between Lafayette and Holy Cross 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Holy Cross a 57% chance of defeating Lafayette. Our predicted final score has Holy Cross winning 70-68.
According to our model, Holy Cross (-1.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 139.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
Lafayette vs. Holy Cross odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Lafayette | Holy Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-110) | -1.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +105 | -118 |
| Total | o139.5 (-105) | u139.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Lafayette vs. Holy Cross picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Holy Cross -1.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Holy Cross | -118 |
| Total | Under 139.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Holy Cross to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Lafayette vs. Holy Cross game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's men's college basketball action between Holy Cross and Lafayette at Hart Center is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Lafayette vs. Holy Cross
- Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Hart Center
Conclusion
We predict Holy Cross, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat Lafayette on Wednesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Lafayette vs. Holy Cross insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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