Marist Red Foxes vs Canisius Golden Griffins Betting Picks & Predictions
In a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference matchup, the Marist Red Foxes (9-8, 4-4 MAAC) will take on the Canisius Golden Griffins (8-11, 3-6 MAAC) at the Koessler Athletic
Game outlook
In a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference matchup, the Marist Red Foxes (9-8, 4-4 MAAC) will take on the Canisius Golden Griffins (8-11, 3-6 MAAC) at the Koessler Athletic Center in Buffalo. Marist is coming off a loss to Niagara and has struggled recently, losing two out of their last three games. On the other hand, Canisius ended their three-game losing streak with a win against the Manhattan Jaspers. Both teams have no reported injuries. Canisius opens as the favorite with a -3.5 point spread, which has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Red Foxes +142 | Golden Griffins -170
Spread: Red Foxes +3.5 (-110) | Golden Griffins -3.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 131.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Canisius will win straight-up is 63%.
Marist Red Foxes
Marist College's basketball team has been performing at an average level this season. On offense, they are scoring an average of 64.1 points per game, which ranks 348th in the country. Their shooting percentages are also average, with a 44.4% overall field goal percentage (200th) and a 32.8% three-point shooting percentage (225th). However, their free throw shooting is particularly poor, as they make only 64% of their attempts (348th). In terms of individual scoring, Max Allen II leads the team with an average of 12.5 points per game, followed by Josh Pascarelli with 10.5 points per game. Interestingly, Marist only has two players who average double figures in scoring. Jadin Collins is the team's best facilitator, averaging 2.9 assists per game. Defensively, Marist performs much better, allowing an average of 62.2 points per game, which is the seventh best in the country. They also hold their opponents to a 41.4% overall shooting percentage (78th) and a 31.5% three-point shooting percentage (82nd). In terms of rebounding, Marist averages 32.2 rebounds per game, with Isaiah Brickner leading the team with 5.2 rebounds per game. Collins is the team's leader in steals, averaging 1.7 per game, while Jaden Daughtry provides rim protection with an average of 1.1 blocked shots per game. Overall, Marist has a power ranking of 276 and is ranked 348th in offense and 7th in defense. They have a record of 9-8 this season and have covered the spread 10 times out of 17 games.