Quinnipiac Bobcats vs Saint Peter’s Peacocks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/3/25

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bobcats and Peacocks. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Peacocks at Yanitelli Center in Jersey City, NJ. Get ready to place your bets! This Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 138.5 points, and Saint Peter’s is favored to win by -2.5 at home vs. Quinnipiac.

QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS VS SAINT PETER’S PEACOCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Saint Peter’s Peacocks -2.5

This game will be played at Yanitelli Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 3rd.

WHY BET THE SAINT PETER’S PEACOCKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Peacocks.
• Not only will Saint Peter’s pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Can Quinnipiac Secure a Road Victory?

Quinnipiac improved to 5-7 on the season with a 75-69 win over Hofstra on Sunday. The Bobcats, who were +1.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the win but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 144 exceeded the over/under line of 138.5.

Quinnipiac led 36-32 at halftime and managed to hold on for the win, despite being outscored 31-27 in the second half.

Quinnipiac’s offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 29.3% overall and 21.4% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, but they managed to score 75 points thanks in part to 23 offensive rebounds and 25 made free throws at a 73.5% clip.

Jean Aranguren led the way with 23 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. Amarri Monroe added 20 points and 11 rebounds, despite shooting just 26.1% overall and 28.6% from deep.

Despite Quinnipiac’s strong defensive effort, holding their opponent to just 29% shooting from the field, the Bobcats still allowed 69 points. They limited two-point shooting to 34% with a 16/47 performance and three-point shooting to 21% with a 6/28 performance.

Quinnipiac sent their opponent to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 25 attempts for 73%. The Bobcats also gave up 23 offensive rebounds in the game.

Can The Peacocks Secure a Home Victory?

Saint Peter’s improved to 4-5 on the season with a 72-64 win over Delaware on Friday, December 20th. Playing at home, the Peacocks entered the game as -2.5 favorites and covered the spread with the win. The combined points of 136 fell short of the O/U line of 141.5.

Saint Peter’s led 34-33 at halftime and pulled away by outscoring Delaware 38-31 in the second half.

Mouhamed Sow’s 25 points on 11-of-14 shooting powered Saint Peter’s to a 72-point performance, with Niels Lane adding 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting. Bryce Eaton hit 5 threes, shooting 71.4% from deep, despite going 5-of-14 overall.

The Peacocks shot 45.5% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 52.7%. They hit 44.4% from three, going 8-of-18, and were 87.5% from the free-throw line. Saint Peter’s also recorded 18 assists and 12 offensive rebounds.

Saint Peter’s gave up 64 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 25 made field goals on 55 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the other team hit 8 threes on 18 attempts, shooting 44%. Saint Peter’s also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 87%.