Marist vs Canisius Prediction 1/30/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Marist Red Foxes and Canisius Golden Griffins meet Friday in the college basketball action at the Koessler Athletic Center. Here’s a Marist vs Canisius Prediction. This article will include a Marist vs Canisius Pick.

Marist Red Foxes Betting Preview

The Marist Red Foxes beat Quinnipiac, lost to Siena, and they play Niagara next. Marist has won 5 of its last 7 games.

The Marist Red Foxes are averaging 70.8 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 62.8 points on 39.2 percent shooting. Elijah Lewis is averaging 12.4 points and 2 assists, while Rhyjon Blackwell is averaging 12 points and 4.1 rebounds. Justin Menard is the third double-digit scorer and Jason Schofield is dishing 1.3 assists. The Marist Red Foxes are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free throw line. The Marist Red Foxes are allowing 27.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.

Canisius Golden Griffins Betting Preview

The Canisius Golden Griffins lost to Sacred Heart and Fairfield, and they play Siena next. Canisius has lost 5 straight games.

The Canisius Golden Griffins are averaging 62.3 points on 39.8 percent shooting and allowing 70.3 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Kahlil Singleton is averaging 13.9 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Bryan Ndjonga is averaging 12.6 points and 6 rebounds. Mike Evbagharu is grabbing 6.4 rebounds and Marcus Niblack is dishing 2.9 assists. The Canisius Golden Griffins are shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 70.1 percent from the free throw line. The Canisius Golden Griffins are allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.4 rebounds per game.

Why the Canisius Golden Griffins will win

• Canisius has won four of its last five games at Koessler Athletic Center following a road loss.
• Marist has lost three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Marist Red Foxes will win

• Canisius has lost 12 of its last 13 night games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
• Marist has won eight of its last nine games against Canisius.
• Canisius has lost the first half in four of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Twenty of the last 22 games between Marist and Canisius have produced a total of 131+ points.
• Twelve of Marist’s last 14 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Koessler Athletic Center have produced a total of 131+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Canisius ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (39.8%).
• Marist ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (62.8).
• Marist ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (27.1%).

Marist vs Canisius Prediction

Marist is the better team and has four road wins, but this still feels like too many points. Canisius is coming off road covers against Sacred Heart and Fairfield, and while neither was a win, it competed against far better competition. That could have a carryover effect for Canisius coming back home. Canisius has seen six of its eight wins come at home, and it has covered five of its last seven games as an underdog. Canisius is defending at a decent level. Give me the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Canisius +11.5