Marist vs Saint Peter’s Prediction 1/16/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Marist vs Saint Peter’s Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, January 16th, at the Yanitelli Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Red Foxes’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Peacocks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Marist

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Saint Peter’s

-Recent betting trends in games played between Marist and Saint Peter’s

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Red Foxes and Peacocks. 

Marist is on Fire

Marist is on fire heading into this game and they have all kinds of confidence right now. Two games ago against Quinnipiac, they were able to secure a 69-62 victory and in the last game against Fairfield, they were able to secure a 61-51 victory. At halftime, they were tied but in the second half they gave up only 26 points and that was enough for the win. Marist had four different players that put up at least 11 points. Center Jackson Price put up 12 points, six rebounds, and four assists. 

Marist comes into this game with a 12-2 record straight up but only 7-7 against the spread. The over has also hit in 7 of the 14 times so far this season. Marist is averaging 70.7 points, while their defense is giving up 65.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 290th in the league, while the defense is ranked 40th. Josh Pascarelli has been the top player averaging 17.3 points while shooting 51.1 percent from the field. Marist will meet Rider after this game.

Why Marist Will Beat Saint Peter

• Marist has won each of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Saint Peter’s has lost four of its last five games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.

Saint Peter’s Pick up a Key Win

Saint Peter’s haven’t found a whole lot of success this season, but they are coming off a key win in the last game. Saint Peter’s faced off against Canisius and they gave up only 49 points while the defense gave up 62 points on the way to the defeat. At halftime, they were up 34-22, and in the second half, they held on for the win. Guard Marcus Randolph put up 19 points, two rebounds, and two assists. 

Saint Peter’s comes into this game with a 6-7 record and they have gone 7-5 against the spread. At home straight up this season, they have gone 1-2 against the spread. Saint Peter’s is averaging 68.2 points while their defense is giving up 64.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 323rd in the league while the defense is ranked 34th. The offense for this team has been inconsistent at best, and that’s partly because of bad offense but they also like to play at a slower pace. They are shooting 36.9 percent from behind the three-point line which is 56th in the league. 

Why Saint Peter’s Will Beat Marist

• Marist has lost each of its last 10 games at Yanitelli Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Saint Peter’s has won each of its last four night games against Marist at Yanitelli Center.
• Saint Peter’s has won the first half in four of its last five night games at Yanitelli Center.

Marist vs Saint Peter’s Prediction

This total is too high. Marist and Saint Peter’s have both had issues with their offense overall and that is going to continue to be the case again here. Saint Peter’s defense is giving up 64.9 points per game and their defense is going to step up in a big way here. Look for neither team to have a whole lot of success with the offense and this game is going to end up being lower-scoring. Back the under to cash.