The Marist Red Foxes (6-9, 1-2 MAAC) head to Saint Peter’s to take on the Peacocks (4-11, 1-2 MAAC) in a game that will likely be low scoring. The game begins at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 13, 2019.
Marist Red Foxes vs. Saint Peter’s Peacocks Free Prediction
The last time the Red Foxes played, they were beaten by the Siena Saints, 71-66. One of Siena’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 15-17 (88.2 percent), while the Red Foxes were just 11-17 (64.7 percent). Isaiah Lamb led Marist in scoring with 13 points on 5-for-8 shooting.
The Peacocks lost a close one to the Fairfield Stags in their last game, 60-57. Fairfield’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Saint Peter’s. The Stags had a rate of 0.573 (above their season average of 0.530), while the Peacocks posted a mark of 0.462 (below the 0.538 mark opponents have averaged against Fairfield this season). With 20 points on 7-for-13 shooting, Davauhnte Turner was the top scorer from either team.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Red Foxes won the last contest 69-51. The Red Foxes knocked down 13 of their 17 free throws (76.5 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.6 vs. 16.7).
Turner has averaged 21 points,3.4 assists over the last five games for Saint Peter’s.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams face off. Saint Peter’s ranks 300th in possessions per game (67.5) and Marist is 331st (66.2).
Marist Red Foxes at Saint Peter’s Peacocks ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Peter’s, ATS Winner – Marist, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Saint Peter’s ranks 38th in blocks per game (4.6) while Marist ranks 188th (1.6).
The Peacocks rank 120th in three pointers allowed per game (22.3) while the Red Foxes rank 233rd (26.5).
Marist ranks 175th in assists per game (12.5) while Saint Peter’s ranks 236th (10.3).
The Peacocks rank 229th in rebounds per game (32.2) while the Red Foxes rank 234th (31.8).
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The Red Foxes’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.4, up from 2.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Peacocks have scored an average of 64.6 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (4.0 below their season average).
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