Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers vs Saint Peter’s Peacocks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Mount St. Mary's vs Saint Peter's NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Jersey City.

Mount St. Mary's vs Saint Peter's Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mountaineers versus the Peacocks? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Yanitelli Center in Jersey City, NJ. The over/under for this game is set at 126.5 points, and Saint Peter's is favored by -3.5 vs. Mount St. Mary's in a Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup.

Mount St. Mary's vs. Saint Peter's Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers at Saint Peter's Peacocks
Where: Jersey City at Yanitelli Center
Date: Sunday, February 2nd
Betting Odds STPETE -3.5, MSTM +150 | STPETE -182 O/U 126.5

Mountaineers Preview: Will the Mountaineers Win in Jersey City?

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers Recent Game/Games

The Mountaineers improved to 11-9 on the season with a 66-58 road win over Merrimack on Friday, January 31st. Entering the game as +9 point underdogs, Mount St. Mary's not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Mount St. Mary's took control early, leading 37-22 at halftime. Although they allowed 36 points in the 2nd half, they managed to hold on for the win. The total points for the game were 124, falling short of the 132.5 O/U line.

Mountaineers Offense Breakdown

Mount St. Mary's put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 51.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.5%. They connected on 52.9% of their threes, hitting 9 of 17 attempts, and went 13/18 from the free-throw line, good for 72.2%.

The Mountaineers recorded 15 assists and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds. Dola Adebayo led the way with 16 points on 7/11 shooting, while Carmelo Pacheco added 14 points, hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip.

Mountaineers Team Defense

Mount St. Mary's defense was solid, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 31% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making just 5 of 18 attempts, a 27% success rate.

From beyond the arc, the opposing team shot 33%, hitting 13 of 39 three-point attempts. Mount St. Mary's also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 9, shooting 60%. The Mountaineers gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Peacocks Preview: Does Saint Peter's Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Saint Peter's Peacocks Recent Game/Games

Saint Peter’s fell to 6-10 on the season after a 67-64 road loss to Rider on Friday. The Peacocks entered the game as -1.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 34-25 at halftime, Saint Peter’s outscored Rider 39-33 in the second half but couldn’t complete the comeback. The game’s total points of 131 exceeded the O/U line of 125.5.

Peacocks Offense Breakdown

Saint Peter's put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 42.3% from the field and 38.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they hit 70.6% of their free throws, going 12-for-17 from the line.

Offensively, the Peacocks grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. T.J. Weeks Jr. led the way with 17 points, while Zion Cruz added 14. Adetokunbo Bakare was efficient, shooting 80% overall and hitting 3-of-4 from beyond the arc.

Peacocks Team Defense

Despite shooting 52% from the field, Saint Peter's couldn't capitalize on their offensive performance, scoring 67 points. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 62% of their two-point attempts, going 25/40.

From beyond the arc, the Peacocks struggled, making just 2 of 11 threes for 18%. They did well at the free-throw line, converting 11 of 13 attempts for 84%. Saint Peter's also managed to grab 7 offensive rebounds.

Mountaineers vs Peacocks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road contests, the Mountaineers offense has averaged 66 points per game while allowing an average of 68. Mount St. Mary's posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 7-3 ATS.
Through their last ten home contests, the Peacocks offense has averaged 65 points per game while allowing an average of 66. Saint Peter's posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 5-5 ATS.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Mountaineers have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Peacocks have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.