Quinnipiac Bobcats at Marist Red Foxes ATS Prediction 01/03/20

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The Marist Red Foxes (1-9, 0-1 MAAC) welcome the Quinnipiac Bobcats (5-5) to McCann Center. The Red Foxes will try to put an end to their nine-game losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 3, 2020.

Quinnipiac Bobcats at Marist Red Foxes ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Red Foxes fell to the Columbia Lions, 69-54, while the Bobcats were victorious over the Bowling Green Falcons, 69-64.

The Bobcats knocked down 18 of their 24 free throws (75.0 percent) and held the Falcons to an effective field goal percentage of 0.384 (below their season average of 0.487). Marist, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.4 (above their season average of 27.3). Marist rallied around Michael Cubbage, who contributed 12 points and six rebounds. Kevin Marfo led the way for Quinnipiac, putting up 12 points and 14 rebounds.

This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last game, the Red Foxes won 63-61. Marist had a much better turnover percentage (9.1 vs. 14.7). Quinnipiac, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.0 vs. 22.6). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Marist ranks 316th in possessions per game (66.5) and Quinnipiac is 273rd (68.0).

Quinnipiac Bobcats at Marist Red Foxes Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Marist, ATS Winner – Marist, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Quinnipiac averages 28.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 16th in the NCAA. Marist ranks 181st in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
  • The Bobcats rank 27th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Red Foxes rank 70th (6.0).
  • Quinnipiac averages 36.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 138th in the NCAA. Marist ranks 172nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
  • The Bobcats rank 86th in assists per game (14.3) while the Red Foxes rank 244th (8.7).
  • Marist ranks 14th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Quinnipiac ranks 65th (3.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Red Foxes have scored an average of 56.2 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (2.4 above their season average).
  • The Bobcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, up from 0.2 for the season.