Canisius Golden Griffins vs Saint Peters Peacocks Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In this matchup, two basketball teams will face off in New Jersey, both eager for a win. The Canisius team is coming off a road loss against Iona, where they failed to cover the line as underdogs. Similarly, Saint Peter's suffered a road loss against Fairfield, also failing to cover the line as underdogs. In their previous encounter this season, Saint Peter's managed to secure a road win against Canisius. Currently, Saint Peter's is favored to win with a betting line of -4.5, which has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Golden Griffins +174 | Peacocks -208

Spread: Golden Griffins +4.5 (-110) | Peacocks -4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 133 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Saint Peters will win straight-up is 68%.

Canisius Golden Griffins

Canisius suffered their second consecutive loss and sixth in their last seven games, as they were defeated by Iona on the road. This loss dropped their overall record to 7-10 and they are currently tied for ninth in the MAAC conference with a 2-5 record. Despite initially leading in the first half, Canisius gave up a 12-2 run that left them trailing by six points at halftime. They were unable to close the gap in the second half and ultimately lost the game. In terms of statistics, Canisius shot 47.9% from the field, with a three-point shooting percentage of three out of 17. They also had 19 turnovers in the game. Frank Mitchell was the leading scorer for Canisius, with 13 points and 17 rebounds. Evaluating their performance throughout the season, Canisius ranks 206th in scoring offense, averaging 73.9 points per game. They collect 37.4 rebounds per game and provide 13.1 assists per game. Defensively, they allow an average of 74 points per game, ranking them 250th in the nation. Tre Dinkins leads the team in scoring with an average of 15.4 points per game. Other players who contribute to the team's scoring include Frank Mitchell, TJ Gadsden, Tahj Staveskie, Siem Uijtendaal, Youri Fritz, Bryce Okpoh, Cam Palesse, and TJ Porter. As a team, Canisius shoots 44.2% from the field and makes an average of 8.1 three-pointers per game. However, they struggle at the free-throw line, converting only 64.3% of their attempts. Overall, Canisius is ranked 173rd in offense, 250th in defense, and has a record of 6-9 this season. 🏇 hoops here at the Hynes Center. @tkgjr_ hits a jumper - he's got five points in his home town, and the #Griffs lead 19-16 with 10:02 left in the first half. 💻 | ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/igehZJkVgM