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BYU vs. Holy Cross: Cougars Enter Home Opener as Overwhelming Favorite

KenPom projections plus betting markets point to a blowout in Provo.

Overview

  • Tipoff is Saturday, November 8 at 9:00 p.m. ET at the Marriott Center with streaming on ESPN+ via ESPN Unlimited.
  • BYU opened with a 71–66 win at Villanova, led by freshman AJ Dybantsa’s 21 points.
  • Holy Cross lost 89–79 at Providence in its opener, with guard Tyler Boston scoring 25 points.
  • A KenPom-based preview projects BYU 95–63 with a 99.8% win probability and a point spread around BYU -35.5.
  • Scouting highlights Holy Cross’s three-point shooting strength, while BYU’s interior scoring and depth are expected to target the Crusaders’ defensive and rebounding issues.