The Saint Peter’s Peacocks (5-9, 2-3 MAAC) will be at the People’s United Center to go head-to-head with the Quinnipiac Bobcats (9-6, 4-1 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks at Quinnipiac Bobcats Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Bobcats fell to the Manhattan Jaspers, 69-57, while the Peacocks were defeated by the Fairfield Stags, 61-51.
Saint Peter’s forced Fairfield into a turnover percentage of 27.0 (above their season average of 19.1) while Quinnipiac had a better free throw rate (0.170 vs. 0.114). Kevin Marfo played a pivotal role for Quinnipiac with nine points and 14 rebounds. Matthew Lee, meanwhile led the way for Saint Peter’s, contributing 10 points and five steals.
The Bobcats dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the last contest, Quinnipiac won 77-60. Quinnipiac did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (13-15; 86.7 percent). Saint Peter’s, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (21.6 vs. 5.3). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
It could be an error-filled game for the Quinnipiac offense. Quinnipiac ranks 230th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.1 percent), while the gambling defense of Saint Peter’s forces the 40th-most turnovers in the nation (23.3 percent).
Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs. Quinnipiac Bobcats Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Quinnipiac, ATS Winner – Saint Peter’s, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Quinnipiac ranks 13th in three pointers attempted per game (28.5) while Saint Peter’s ranks 242nd (18.0).
- The Bobcats average 3.6 blocks per game, which ranks 84th in the NCAA. The Peacocks rank 150th in blocks allowed per game (5.4).
- Saint Peter’s averages 37.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 87th in the NCAA. Quinnipiac ranks 120th in rebounds allowed per game (34.7).
- The Peacocks rank 48th in steals per game (8.1) while the Bobcats rank 225th (4.8).
- Quinnipiac ranks 87th in assists per game (14.2) while Saint Peter’s ranks 246th (10.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.8 points per game (6.3 below their season average).
- The Peacocks have outscored opponents by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Saint Peter’s has been defeated by an average of 1.9 points.
