Marist Red Foxes vs Quinnipiac Bobcats Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Quinnipiac vs Marist NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Poughkeepsie.

Quinnipiac vs Marist Prediction

Betting on today's Bobcats and Red Foxes game? Catch the action at McCann Center in Poughkeepsie, NY, as the Red Foxes hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. This Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 137.5 points, and Marist is favored to win by -1.5 at home vs. Quinnipiac.

Quinnipiac vs. Marist Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Quinnipiac Bobcats at Marist Red Foxes
Where: Poughkeepsie at McCann Center
Date: Sunday, January 5th
Betting Odds MARIST -1.5, QUIN +109 | MARIST -132 O/U 137.5

Bobcats Preview: Will the Bobcats Come Through as Road Underdogs?

Quinnipiac improved to 6-7 on the season with a 59-46 win over Saint Peter's on Friday. The Bobcats, who were +3.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Quinnipiac took control early, leading 41-24 at halftime. However, they managed just 18 points in the 2nd half while allowing 22. The game’s total points of 105 fell well short of the 138.5 O/U line.

Bobcats Offense Breakdown

Quinnipiac struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 59 points on 35.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.3%, and they hit only 26.1% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-23 from deep.

Jaden Zimmerman led the way with 16 points, shooting 50% from three-point range (3-for-6). Amarri Monroe added 12 points but shot just 31.2% overall, including 16.7% from beyond the arc. Paul Otieno contributed 11 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, while the team pulled down 17 offensive boards in total.

Bobcats Team Defense

Quinnipiac's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 46 points on 31% shooting from the field. The Bobcats limited them to 12 made two-point shots out of 33 attempts, a 36% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Quinnipiac's defense was equally effective, allowing just 5 threes on 21 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 10 times, where they made 7 free throws.

Red Foxes Preview: Are Marist Ready for a Home Win?

Marist improved to 10-2 on the season with a 70-65 win over Iona on Friday. The Red Foxes were +3.5 point underdogs heading into the game, but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.

Marist was down 37-36 at halftime, but they tightened up defensively in the second half, holding Iona to just 28 points while scoring 34 of their own. The total points in the game ended up at 135, just over the pre-game O/U line of 132.5.

Red Foxes Offense Breakdown

Marist put up 70 points in their latest game, shooting 50% from the field and 41.2% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 58.3%, and they hit 78.9% of their free throws.

The Red Foxes dished out 18 assists, with Josh Pascarelli contributing 3 assists and 16 points on 50% shooting. Dejour Reaves added 17 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Jason Schofield scored 12 points in just 11 minutes, shooting 71.4% from the floor.

Red Foxes Team Defense

Marist's defense held their opponent to 65 points, allowing just 33% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, limiting two-point attempts to 32% shooting (13/40).

From beyond the arc, Marist gave up 7 threes on 20 attempts, with their opponent shooting 35%. They also sent them to the line 24 times, where they made 18 free throws (75%).

Bobcats vs Red Foxes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Bobcats last five road games, the team averaged 70 points per game while allowing 73. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
Across their last three home contests, Marist has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-0-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 73 points per game.
As the betting underdog, the Bobcats have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Quinnipiac posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Red Foxes have a straight up record of 10-0. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-5-1.