The Marist Red Foxes (5-14, 4-6 MAAC) will be at the Koessler Athletic Center to challenge the Canisius Golden Griffins (8-13, 3-7 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 2, 2020.
Marist Red Foxes vs. Canisius Golden Griffins Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Golden Griffins were beaten by the Quinnipiac Bobcats, 90-73, while the Red Foxes won big over the Niagara Purple Eagles, 67-48.
Marist played a nearly perfect game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 26.1) and a turnover percentage of 18.4 (worse than their season average of 18.1). Niagara was 9.4 and 23.9, respectively, for those same stats. Canisius, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 6.9 (better than their season average of 19.7). Malik Johnson had a solid performance for Canisius, contributing 14 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds. Michael Cubbage, meanwhile was a key piece for Marist with 12 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.
This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Red Foxes won the most recent matchup 78-71. Marist’s 0.554 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Canisius, who had a mark of 0.475. This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Canisius. Canisius ranks 320th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.8 percent), while the disruptive defense of Marist forces the 81st-most turnovers in the nation (21.2 percent).
Marist at Canisius Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Canisius, ATS Winner – Marist, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Canisius ranks 73rd in assists per game (14.4) while Marist ranks 266th (9.5).
- The Red Foxes rank 10th in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while the Golden Griffins rank 62nd (2.9).
- The Golden Griffins average 7.8 steals per game, which ranks 50th in the NCAA. The Red Foxes rank 124th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- Marist ranks 183rd in rebounds per game (34.6) while Canisius ranks 244th (32.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Red Foxes have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (9.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
- The Golden Griffins’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 1.9 for the season.
