The Saint Peter’s Peacocks (10-10, 7-4 MAAC) will be at the McCann Center to go head-to-head against the Marist Red Foxes (5-15, 4-7 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 7, 2020.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs. Marist Red Foxes Betting Odds
In their last game, the Red Foxes lost a tough one against the Canisius Golden Griffins, 66-65, while the Peacocks defeated the Siena Saints, 85-80.
Saint Peter’s dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.600 (above their season average of 0.259) and a turnover percentage of 12.0 (better than their season average of 21.1). For those same stats, Siena put up marks of 0.296 and 14.4, respectively. Marist, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (10-14; 71.4 percent). Michael Cubbage had a good outing for Marist, contributing 16 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Saint Peter’s was lifted by KC Ndefo, who contributed 15 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Aaron Estrada led the Peacocks to a 66-40 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 15 points. The Peacocks’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Red Foxes. Saint Peter’s had a rate of 40.0, while Marist posted a mark of 25.0.
It could be an error-filled game for the Marist offense. Marist ranks 283rd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.7 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Saint Peter’s forces the 46th-most turnovers in the nation (22.5 percent). Also, the Peacocks are among the NCAA’s best at getting to the line, ranking 45th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.275). The Red Foxes, meanhwile, rank 305th at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.273.
Saint Peter’s at Marist Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Peter’s, ATS Winner – Saint Peter’s, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Marist ranks fourth in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while Saint Peter’s ranks 167th (5.0).
- The Red Foxes rank 166th in three pointers attempted per game (21.3) while the Peacocks rank 243rd (18.3).
- Saint Peter’s ranks 248th in assists per game (10.3) while Marist ranks 256th (9.8).
- The Peacocks average 37.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 79th in the NCAA. The Red Foxes rank 169th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
- Marist averages 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 111th in the NCAA. Saint Peter’s ranks 192nd in steals allowed per game (7.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Peacocks have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (6.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.8 points per game (2.0 above their season average).
- The Red Foxes have outscored opponents by an average of 3.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Marist has been defeated by an average of 6.2 points.
