Saint Peter’s Peacocks at Marist Red Foxes ATS Prediction 02/22/19

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Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Saint Peter’s Peacocks (6-20, 3-11 MAAC) travel to Marist to play the Red Foxes (12-14, 7-7 MAAC). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 22, 2019.

Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs. Marist Red Foxes ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Red Foxes were victorious over the Monmouth Hawks, 75-67, while the Peacocks fell to the Siena Saints, 72-62.

The Red Foxes had a great free throw rate of 0.255 (above their season average of 0.220) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.608 (above their season average of 0.539). Saint Peter’s, on the other hand, held Siena to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.3 (below the 28.8 mark opponents have averaged against Saint Peter’s this season). Darius Hines played well for Marist, recording 14 points and five assists. Meanwhile, Saint Peter’s rallied around KC Ndefo, who contributed 12 points.

In their first matchup this season, Samuel Idowu led the Peacocks to a 72-63 win. He recorded 14 points and nine rebounds. Saint Peter’s out-rebounded Marist. The Peacocks had 12 offensive rebounds and 40 total rebounds, while the Red Foxes had four and 20, respectively.

Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Marist ranks 324th in possessions per game (65.7) and Saint Peter’s is 326th (65.6).

Saint Peter’s at Marist Free Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Marist, ATS Winner – Marist, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Saint Peter’s ranks 10th in blocks per game (5.2) while Marist ranks 217th (1.9).
  • The Peacocks rank 33rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while the Red Foxes rank 74th (33.2).
  • Marist averages 5.5 steals per game, which ranks 177th in the nation. Saint Peter’s ranks 188th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
  • The Peacocks rank 99th in three pointers allowed per game (21.3) while the Red Foxes rank 259th (25.8).
  • Marist ranks 176th in assists per game (12.8) while Saint Peter’s ranks 266th (9.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Red Foxes have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 62.8 points per game (6.8 below their season average).
  • The Peacocks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.6, down from 7.8 for the season.