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Quinnipiac needs a win to get to even, but right now it's anybody's game. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Saint Peter's 41-24.

Quinnipiac came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.

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Quinnipiac Bobcats @ Saint Peter's Peacocks

Current Records: Quinnipiac 6-7, Saint Peter's 5-5

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We've got another exciting MAAC matchup on schedule as the Quinnipiac Bobcats and the Saint Peter's Peacocks are set to tip at 7:00 p.m. ET on Friday at Yanitelli Center. The Peacocks are favored, but seeing as the odds didn't stop the Bobcats in their last game, maybe the team has another upset up their sleeve.

On Sunday, Quinnipiac needed a bit of extra time to put away Hofstra. They walked away with a 75-69 win over the Pride.

Quinnipiac's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Paul Otieno, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 14 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Otieno a new career-high in three-point shooting accuracy (25%). Another player making a difference was Amarri Tice, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 11 rebounds.

Quinnipiac smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hofstra only pulled down three.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Saint Peter's, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road back in December of 2024. They came out on top against Delaware by a score of 72-64 two weeks ago.

Mouhamed Sow was the offensive standout of the contest as he went 11 for 14 en route to 25 points. He is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games. Armoni Zeigler was another key player, posting eight points in addition to 13 rebounds.

Quinnipiac's victory bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Saint Peter's, the win got them back to even at 5-5.

Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Quinnipiac has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 37.5 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Saint Peter's struggles in that department as they've been averaging 37.8. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.

Not only did both teams in this Friday's game win their last matches, they also took care of their bettors and covered the spread. Looking ahead, Saint Peter's is expected to win a tight contest, barring any buzzer beaters. Those brave souls putting their money on Quinnipiac against the spread have faith in an upset since their 4-8 ATS record can't hold a candle to Saint Peter's 6-3.

Odds

Saint Peter's is a 3-point favorite against Quinnipiac, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Peacocks as a 2.5-point favorite.


The over/under is 138.5 points.

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Series History

Saint Peter's has won 6 out of their last 10 games against Quinnipiac.

  • Mar 15, 2024 - Saint Peter's 62 vs. Quinnipiac 60
  • Mar 09, 2024 - Quinnipiac 89 vs. Saint Peter's 74
  • Feb 08, 2024 - Quinnipiac 84 vs. Saint Peter's 73
  • Jan 13, 2023 - Quinnipiac 58 vs. Saint Peter's 51
  • Dec 18, 2022 - Saint Peter's 63 vs. Quinnipiac 56
  • Mar 11, 2022 - Saint Peter's 64 vs. Quinnipiac 52
  • Feb 04, 2022 - Saint Peter's 83 vs. Quinnipiac 74
  • Dec 03, 2021 - Saint Peter's 69 vs. Quinnipiac 59
  • Mar 05, 2021 - Saint Peter's 66 vs. Quinnipiac 64
  • Mar 04, 2021 - Quinnipiac 65 vs. Saint Peter's 60