The Saint Peter’s Peacocks (2-9) challenge the Hampton Pirates (5-7) at the Yanitelli Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Hampton Pirates vs. Saint Peter’s Peacocks Free Prediction
The last time the Pirates played, they thoroughly outplayed the Mid-Atlantic Christian Mustangs, 110-58. The Pirates had a much better free throw rate (0.222 vs. 0.036) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.568 vs. 0.327). With 22 points on 9-for-17 shooting, Jermaine Marrow was the top scorer from either team.
The Peacocks beat the Lafayette Leopards in their last matchup, 93-86. The Peacocks had a better turnover percentage (12.0 vs. 16.8) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 27.5). Davauhnte Turner led Saint Peter’s in scoring with 25 points on 10-for-24 shooting from the field.
Marrow has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Hampton.
The offense of Saint Peter’s will go head-to-head against the elite defense of Hampton. The Peacocks rank 332nd in offensive efficiency, while the Pirates are 87th in defensive efficiency. The Pirates figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Hampton Pirates at Saint Peter’s Peacocks Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Hampton ranks 10th in rebounds per game (42.5) while Saint Peter’s ranks 223rd (32.9).
The Peacocks average 4.8 blocks per game, which ranks 33rd in the NCAA. The Pirates rank 141st in blocks allowed per game (4.9).
Hampton averages 24.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 94th in the country. Saint Peter’s ranks 171st in three pointers allowed per game (24.2).
The Pirates average 6.3 steals per game, which ranks 110th in the country. The Peacocks rank 143rd in steals allowed per game (7.6).
Hampton averages 13.5 assists per game, which ranks 130th in the country. Saint Peter’s ranks 161st in assists allowed per game (14.4).
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The Pirates’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.0, down from 7.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Peacocks have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (6.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.0 points per game (3.5 above their season average).
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