Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Marist Red Foxes (1-10, 0-2 MAAC) travel to Saint Peter’s to play the Peacocks (4-6, 1-0 MAAC). The game begins at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 5, 2020.
Marist Red Foxes at Saint Peter’s Peacocks ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Peacocks barely escaped the Iona Gaels, 75-74, while the Red Foxes lost to the Quinnipiac Bobcats, 63-58.
Saint Peter’s dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.6 (below their season average of 39.6) and a turnover percentage of 17.2 (better than their season average of 22.1). Iona was 21.2 and 21.5, respectively, for those same stats. Marist, meanwhile, forced Quinnipiac into a turnover percentage of 21.0 (above their season average of 15.8). Saint Peter’s received a boost from Daryl Banks III, who finished with 25 points and five rebounds. Matt Herasme played a key role for Marist with 20 points.
The Peacocks dominated this series last year, taking all three contests. In the most recent contest, Saint Peter’s won 71-68. Saint Peter’s did an excellent job of making free throws (17-22; 77.3 percent). Marist, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (13.9 vs. 19.8). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams face off. Saint Peter’s currently ranks 317th in possessions per game (70.1) and Marist is 320th (66.1).
Marist Red Foxes vs. Saint Peter’s Peacocks Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Peter’s, ATS Winner – Saint Peter’s, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Saint Peter’s ranks 31st in rebounds allowed per game (33.9) while Marist ranks 173rd (36.6).
- The Red Foxes average 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 104th in the NCAA. The Peacocks rank 152nd in steals allowed per game (9.0).
- Saint Peter’s ranks 217th in assists per game (10.5) while Marist ranks 225th (8.6).
- The Peacocks rank 24th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Red Foxes rank 154th (2.5).
- Marist ranks 182nd in three pointers attempted per game (20.6) while Saint Peter’s ranks 245th (18.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Red Foxes have scored an average of 57.6 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (4.7 above their season average).
- The Peacocks have outscored opponents by an average of 3.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Saint Peter’s has lost by an average of 3.4 points.
