It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Canisius Golden Griffins (9-8, 3-1 MAAC) welcome the Saint Peter’s Peacocks (8-7, 2-2 MAAC) to Koessler Athletic Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 12, 2018.
Canisius opened as a 3-point favorite, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 130.5 points.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks at Canisius Golden Griffins Free Prediction
The Peacocks will be looking for similar success after blowing out the Quinnipiac Bobcats in their last game, 84-58. Saint Peter’s launched 21 three pointers, making 12 of them (57.1 percent), while Quinnipiac was 9-34 (26.5 percent). Saint Peter’s was led by Elijah Gonzales, who finished with 15 points, nine assists and five rebounds.
In the Golden Griffins’ last game, they lost a close one to the Siena Saints, 65-62. Siena’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Canisius. The Saints had a rate of 0.347 (above their season average of 0.227), while the Golden Griffins posted a mark of 0.125 (below their season average of 0.193). Canisius’ Takal Molson had a good game, leading both teams in scoring with 21 points on 8-for-16 shooting.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. Canisius ranks 289th in possessions per game (67.7) and Saint Peter’s is 323rd (66.4).
After the Peacocks won two out of three contests against the Golden Griffins last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent game, Saint Peter’s won 61-58. The Peacocks had a better free throw rate (0.208 vs. 0.145) and had a much better turnover percentage (15.3 vs. 21.0).
Saint Peter’s Peacocks at Canisius Golden Griffins Odds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Canisius, ATS Winner – Canisius, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Canisius ranks 20th in three pointers allowed per game (18.1) while Saint Peter’s ranks 168th (23.1).
The Golden Griffins rank 44th in assists per game (16.2) while the Peacocks rank 172nd (12.7).
Canisius allows the third-fewest blocks per game (1.9) while Saint Peter’s ranks 33rd (2.6).
The Peacocks rank 230th in rebounds per game (33.0) while the Golden Griffins rank 240th (32.6).
Saint Peter’s ranks 36th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Canisius ranks 40th (5.4).
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The Peacocks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.8, up from 1.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Griffins have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (4.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
