Marist vs Saint Peter’s Prediction 1/2/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Mar 16, 2024; Atlantic City, NJ, USA; St. Peter's Peacocks guard Brent Bland (1) drives to the basket while being defended by Fairfield Stags guard Brycen Goodine (2) during the second half at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Marist Red Foxes
Saint Peter's Peacocks
Team Records
8-4
6-5
Where
Yanitelli Center, Jersey City, NJ
When
Friday, January 2, 2026
Time
07:00 PM EST
TV
ESPN+
The Marist Red Foxes and the Saint Peter’s Peacocks meet Friday in college basketball action from the Koessler Athletic Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Marist Red Foxes vs. Saint Peter’s Peacocks prediction.
Marist Red Foxes Recap
The Marist Red Foxes come into this game looking to bounce back from their 64-58 loss at the hands of Quinnipiac last time out to sit at 8-4 this season. After this game, Marist will head home for a game against Iona.
Red Foxes Alternate Wins & Losses In 4 Straight
Elijah Lewis leads the Red Foxes in scoring with 13.1 PPG and 4.4 RPG while Rhyjon Blackwell has 12.5 PPG with 4.5 RPG and Justin Menard has 10.9 PPG with 3.7 RPG and a team-high 4.1 APG to lead Marist in assists and to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Marist up to this point in the year. Jadin Collins-Roberts has 6.8 PPG with 3.7 RPG and 3.4 APG while Jaden Daughtry has a team-high 5.8 RPG to lead the Red Foxes in rebounding. As a team, Marist is averaging 72.3 PPG on 45.3% shooting from the field, 33% from three and 76.5% from the foul line this season.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks Recap
The Saint Peter’s Peacocks come into this game looking to add on to their 70-66 win over Fairfield to improve to 6-5 this season. After this game, Saint Peter’s will take on Mount St. Mary’s on the road.
Peacocks Win Back-To-Back Games
Brent Bland leads the Peacocks in scoring with 15.8 PPG with 4.6 RPG while TJ Robinson has 11.9 PPG with 2.5 RPG and 2.9 APG this season. Bryce Eaton has 11.3 PPG with 3 RPG along with a team-high 4.2 APG to lead the Peacocks in assists and to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Saint Peter’s so far this season. Jakhi Gupton also has 7.3 PPG with 4.7 RPG as well this season. As a team, Saint Peter’s is averaging 72.5 PPG on 40.6% shooting from the field, 31.3% from three and 77.5% from the foul line this season.
Marist Red Foxes @ Saint Peter’s Peacocks Betting Trends: January 2, 2026
Why the Saint Peter’s Peacocks will win
Marist has lost 10 of its last 11 games at Yanitelli Center.
The home team has won seven of Marist’s last eight games.
Marist has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 games at Yanitelli Center.
Why the Marist Red Foxes will win
Saint Peter’s has lost each of its last four games following a road win.
Marist has won four of its last five night games.
Marist has won the first half in four of its last five night games.
Total Points Facts
Each of the last 11 games between Marist and Saint Peter’s have produced a total of 131 or fewer points.
Each of Marist’s last seven road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 129 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
Saint Peter’s ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (50.5).
Saint Peter’s ranks T5th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (11.0).
Marist ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (14.2).
Marist ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (63.3).
Marist Red Foxes vs. Saint Peter’s Peacocks Prediction
I’m on the under here. Historically this has been a low-scoring series between these two teams and honestly, I’m not expecting much different here as the MAAC overall is just a conference that produces a ton of unders in conference play. I wouldn’t be surprised if the first to 65 won this game if we even get to that number. Give me the under here.
