Saint Peter’s vs Canisius Prediction 1/12/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Saint Peter’s vs Canisius Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday, January 12th, at the Koessler Athletic Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Peacocks’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Golden Griffins’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Saint Peter’s

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Canisius

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

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

Saint Peter’s Has Issues

This isn’t the same Siant Peter’s squad that made a run in the NCAA tournament a few years ago. Saint Peter’s in the last game faced off against Niagara, and they scored 60 points, while the defense gave up 70 points. Armoni Ziegler put up 13 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Marcus Randolph also had a strong game putting up 10 points, one assist, and one rebound. Saint Peter’s faced off against Quinnipiac two games ago and it was much of the same and they ended up losing 59-46. They actually gave up only 18 points in the second half but by that time it was a little too late. 

Saint Peter’s is averaging 68.6 points while their defense is giving up 66.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 316th in the league while the defense is ranked 58th in the league. The defense for this team actually hasn’t been awful, as of late it’s just been the offense that hasn’t been good enough. Guard Marcus Randolph has been the top player for Saint Peter’s averaging 14.1 points while shooting 47.8 percent from the field and 37.8 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Saint Peter’s Will Beat Canisius

• Canisius has lost each of its last nine day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Saint Peter’s has won 14 of its last 18 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Canisius Finally Picked Up a Win

Canisius isn’t good but they are finally coming off their first win of the season. Canisius scored 85 points against Fairfield and they ended up winning by 18 points. Paul McMillan IV had a strong game putting up 30 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. There were four different players that put up at least 16 points. Dylan Godrey also put up 16 points and three rebounds. Two games ago against Sacred Heart, the offense scored 82 points, but the defense gave up 99 points and that led to the blowout defeat. 

Canisius is averaging 64.5 points while their defense is giving up 980.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 349th in the league while the defense is ranked 345th. As a team, they are shooting 81.8 percent from the free-throw line. Paul McMillan IV has been the top player for this and is currently averaging 20.4 points while shooting 46.4 percent from the field and 35.6 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Saint Peter’s vs Canisius Prediction

Yes, Canisius is coming off overall. They haven’t been good this season, and that is going to be the case again in this game. Canisius is averaging 64.5 points per game and they are facing off against a Saint Peter’s defense that is ranked 58th in the league. Saint Peter’s is going to be well over their season average of 68.6 points per game and even though they aren’t exactly elite they are still the much better team in this matchup. Back Saint Peters to win this game and cover the spread.