Canisius Golden Griffins at Saint Peter’s Peacocks Betting Prediction 02/10/19

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The Canisius Golden Griffins (10-13, 7-4 MAAC) will be at the Yanitelli Center to square off with the Saint Peter’s Peacocks (6-16, 3-7 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action begins at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 10, 2019.

Canisius Golden Griffins vs. Saint Peter’s Peacocks ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Peacocks lost a winnable game to the Monmouth Hawks, 53-51, while the Golden Griffins won a close one over the Rider Broncs, 81-80.

Canisius’ 0.589 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Rider, who had a mark of 0.553. The Golden Griffins’ mark was above their season average of 0.494. Saint Peter’s, meanwhile, held Monmouth to an effective field goal percentage of 0.330 (below their season average of 0.452). Samuel Idowu had a good game for Saint Peter’s, recording 16 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Takal Molson fueled Canisius with 17 points and eight rebounds.

The Golden Griffins dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent matchup, Canisius won 73-58. Canisius’ 0.569 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Saint Peter’s, who had a rate of 0.453. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

It could be a sloppy game for the Saint Peter’s offense. Saint Peter’s ranks 346th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 24.0 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Canisius forces the 92nd-most turnovers in the NCAA (20.8 percent).

Canisius vs. Saint Peter’s Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Canisius, ATS Winner – Canisius, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Canisius ranks 71st in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while Saint Peter’s ranks 262nd (18.6).
  • The Golden Griffins average 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 89th in the NCAA. The Peacocks rank 192nd in steals allowed per game (7.6).
  • Saint Peter’s ranks 20th in blocks per game (4.9) while Canisius ranks 119th (3.1).
  • The Peacocks rank 48th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while the Golden Griffins rank 226th (37.0).
  • Canisius ranks 87th in assists per game (14.5) while Saint Peter’s ranks 261st (9.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Golden Griffins have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.4 points per game (1.5 below their season average).
  • The Peacocks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 7.5 for the season.