Canisius vs Saint Peter’s Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 21

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Saint Peter's head coach Bashir Mason during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, in College Park, Md.
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  • Saint Peter’s (9-5) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Canisius (7-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
  • Canisius / Saint Peter’s TV channel: ESPN+

The Canisius Golden Griffins (7-8) visit Yanitelli Center to take on the Saint Peter’s Peacocks (9-5) on Jan. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Jersey City, NJ.

Saint Peter’s is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Canisius vs. Saint Peter’s Over/Under is 132.5 total points.

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Canisius vs. Saint Peter’s Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Canisius+5.5 -110O 132.5 -115+180
Saint Peter’s -5.5 -110U 132.5 -105-225

Canisius vs Saint Peter’s Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Saint Peter’s will win this college basketball game with 66.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Canisius vs Saint Peter’s Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Canisius will cover the spread with 51.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Canisius has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.50 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.65 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Canisius have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Canisius have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 28 games (+1.35 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Saint Peter’s has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 27 games (+7.05 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Saint Peter’s has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 26 games (+3.30 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Saint Peter’s has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 27 games (+2.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Saint Peter’s have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.80 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Saint Peter’s has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.65 Units / 5% ROI)

Canisius Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Canisius has a 7-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.8 Units / -10.23% ROI).

  • 6-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.15 Units / 4.91% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / -4.53% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.75 Units / -4.27% ROI

Saint Peter’s Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Saint Peter’s has a 9-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.5 Units / 22.73% ROI).

  • 7-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.6 Units / 8.79% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI

Canisius Offensive Stats & Trends:

Canisius has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (654 assists/ 555 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Canisius has made 8.4 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Canisius is shooting 36% from three (138/387) this season — 3rd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Canisius has 18.8 free throw attempts per game this season — 5th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 18.1

Saint Peter’s Offensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Peter’s has a TS% of 42% since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 46%

Saint Peter’s is shooting 39% (1,043/2,651) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 43%

Saint Peter’s has an eFG% of 45% since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 49%

Saint Peter’s has a 40% free throw rate (331 free throw attempts/821 field goal attempts) this season — highest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 31%

Canisius Defensive Stats & Trends:

Canisius has averaged 6.2 steals per game (105 steals/17 games) this season — 3rd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Canisius has averaged 24.6 defensive rebounds per game (418 rebounds/17 games) this season — 3rd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.5

Canisius has averaged 22.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,074 rebounds/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.0

Canisius has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (105/347) this season — best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Saint Peter’s Defensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Peter’s has averaged 20.8 defensive rebounds per game (979 rebounds/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.0

Saint Peter’s has allowed an average of 1.34 points per shot (3,001 points/2,236 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.22

Saint Peter’s has averaged 21.7 defensive rebounds per game (326 rebounds/15 games) this season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.5

Saint Peter’s has averaged 7.2 steals per game (108 steals/15 games) this season — 5th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1


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