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March Madness: Saint Peter’s vs. Tennessee odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saint Peter’s vs. Tennessee odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Saint Peter’s Peacocks (19-13) hope to begin a Cinderella run once again as they take on the No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers (24-8) in NCAA Tournament first-round action. Tip-off from Spectrum Center in Charlotte is scheduled for 9:20 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Saint Peter’s vs. Tennessee odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The 15th-seeded Peacocks earned their spot in this year’s Big Dance by winning the MAAC Tournament, slipping past Rider, Quinnipiac, and Fairfield by a combined 9 points. F Corey Washington, the Peacocks’ leading scorer (16.5 points per game), was named the MVP of the tournament after netting 20 of his game-high 24 points in the 2nd half of a 68-63 win over the Stags in the final.

Tennessee, the 2nd seed in the Midwest Region, suffered an unceremonious end to the SEC Tournament, as the Vols were blasted 73-56 by Mississippi State in the quarterfinals Friday. G Dalton Knecht, who sits atop the SEC alongside Alabama’s Mark Sears in scoring (21.1 points per game), was just 4 of 17 from the field. Knecht did net a game-high 26 points when the Vols were crowned SEC regular-season champions in a 66-59 win over No. 17 South Carolina March 6.

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Saint Peter’s vs. Tennessee odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Saint Peter’s +2000 (bet $100 to win $2,000) | Tennessee -7000 (bet $7,000 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Saint Peter’s +21.5 (-110) | Tennessee -21.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 130.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Saint Peter’s vs. Tennessee picks and predictions

Prediction

Tennessee 70, Saint Peter’s 64

Moneyline

PASS.

One can always include the Volunteers (-7000) in a parlay to slightly reduce juice and spread out action.

Against the spread

BET SAINT PETER’S +21.5 (-110).

This is a new-look Peacocks team from the 2022 version that topped Kentucky, Murray State, and Purdue in its journey to the Elite 8. Only G Lattrell Reid remains, although the senior talked about how the team’s DNA remains the same under 2nd-year coach Bashir Mason. The Volunteers, losers of 2 in a row, should not be laying this many points.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 130.5 (-105).

The Peacocks may feature the nation’s 12th-best scoring defense, but this is still a Tennessee team that is much better than they are accustomed to facing. Vols F Jonas Aidoo collected a season-high 7 offensive rebounds in the loss to Mississippi State, and the Peacocks led the MAAC in team offensive boards per game. Expect both schools to get their opportunities at 2nd-chance points, and G Zakai Zeigler, who leads the SEC in assists per game (5.8), should be a big-time facilitator.

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MAAC Tournament: Marist vs. Saint Peter’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Marist vs. Saint Peter’s odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The 11th-seeded Marist Red Foxes (12-19) and 10th-seeded Saint Peter’s Peacocks (14-17) clash Friday in the semifinals of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament. Tip at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City is at 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPNews). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Marist vs. Saint Peter’s odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Marist is looking to be the Cinderella at Whelan Boardwalk Hall. The Foxes have advanced to this semifinal with wins over 6th-seeded Manhattan (61-50, Tuesday) and 3rd-seeded Quinnipiac (75-59, Thursday). A win Friday and Marist’s tourney win total would equal the team’s number of victories it earned from Jan. 20-March 4.

Saint Peter’s, which defeated Marist twice in that above January-March stretch, is looking to reprise its own Cinderella role from a year ago when it went it lost in the East Regional Final of the Big Dance. The Peacocks have defeated 7th-seeded Fairfield (70-52, Tuesday) and 2nd-seeded Rider (70-62, Wednesday) in this tournament.

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Marist vs. Saint Peter’s odds

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  • Moneyline: Marist -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Saint Peter’s -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Marist -1.5 (-105) | Saint Peter’s +1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 120.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Marist vs. Saint Peter’s picks and predictions

Prediction

Saint Peter’s 68, Marist 63

Moneyline

Saint Peter’s has changed its offensive style a bit, and it’s paying dividends. The Peacocks were a poor-shooting 3-point team that took too many 3s for much of the season, but they have flipped that script of late. They’ve also managed to reduce turnovers while creating more drives to the bucket and earning free-throw opportunities.

SPU is strong on the offensive glass, and the Peacocks have won 4 straight games in this series.

TAKE SAINT PETER’S (-105).

Against the spread

PASS.

The above play comes with a high level of confidence, and the Over is likable as well. There’s no sense in spreading things out too thin.

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Over/Under

The Over is 5-1 in Red Foxes’ last 6 games following an ATS win and it has hit in 5 straight Peacocks games.

Marist figures to get a big share from distance that SPU can counter with possessions extended on the offensive glass and initiated off Foxes’ turnovers.

Both teams play at a slow pace, but figure this one getting into the 130s.

BACK THE OVER 120.5 (-105).

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MAAC Tournament: Saint Peter’s vs. Fairfield odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Saint Peter’s at Fairfield MAAC Tournament odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks and predictions.

The 10th-seeded Saint Peter’s Peacocks (12-17, 7-13 MAAC) and No. 7 Fairfield Stags (13-17, 9-11) lock horns in the first round of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament Tuesday. The contest at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City will tip off at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Saint Peter’s vs. Fairfield odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Saint Peter’s is a slow-tempo squad that ranks last in the MAAC in scoring with 61.7 points per game. The Peacocks are 5-11 over their last 16 games; they have scored more than 70 points just twice in that span. SPU scored a combined 107 points across twin losses to these Stags during the regular season (67-55 on Dec. 3 and 56-52 on Jan. 15).

The Stags finished 2 games ahead of the Peacocks in conference play. Fairfield is also on the slow end of the pace scale, but it is a bit more accomplished with its offensive talents. The Stags lead the MAAC in getting to the free throw line and have attempted 24 or more tosses in 4 of their last 6  outings.

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Saint Peter’s vs. Fairfield odds

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  • Moneyline: Saint Peter’s +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Fairfield -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Saint Peter’s +2.5 (-105) | Fairfield -2.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 121.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Saint Peter’s vs. Fairfield
picks and predictions

Prediction

Fairfield 64, Saint Peter’s 63

Moneyline

PASS.

These numbers are well made. The O/U likely offers the best value for this match-up.

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Against the spread

These MAAC foes have split their last 4, 6 and 8 games ATS. Fairfield by a field goal is a fair line: PASS.

Over/Under

The Over is 4-1 in Fairfield’s last 5 games.

These are 2 slow-paced teams, but some expected shooting regression will help, as will some alternating strengths (2nd-chance points for SPU, free throws for Fairfield) that figure to tilt this game into the mid-120s.

TAKE THE OVER 121.5 (-115).

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Saint Peter’s at Rider odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Saint Peter’s at Rider odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Saint Peter’s Peacocks (9-12, 4-8 MAAC) and Rider Broncs (11-9, 8-3) clash in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference showdown Friday. The contest at Alumni Gymnasium in Lawrenceville will tip off at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN3). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Saint Peter’s vs. Rider odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Saint Peter’s had a rough January, going 2-6 and 3-5 against the spread (ATS). Shooting woes have caused the Peacocks offense to stall. SPU has shot just 38.6% from the floor in averaging 58.6 points per game over that 2-6 spell.

The Broncs enter February in 2nd place in the MAAC standings, a game behind Siena. Though a slow-tempo team, as is Saint Peter’s, Rider is efficient on offense. The Broncs are on a 5-game win streak and have  outshot their opponents from the field in all 5 games.

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Saint Peter’s at Rider odds

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  • Moneyline: Saint Peter’s +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Rider -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Saint Peter’s +5.5 (-110) | Rider -5.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 125.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Saint Peter’s at Rider picks and predictions

Prediction

Rider 67, Saint Peter’s 62

Moneyline

A fair +250/-250 is in between here. PASS.

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Against the spread

Rider is a fair favorite around 2 scores. The road team has done remarkably well in this series (25-9-2 ATS last 36 meetings), and there is no value buffer zone with which to work. AVOID.

Over/Under

Both teams play at a slow tempo. And Rider’s tempo has trended slower still over recent games (and the Under is 8-1 in the Broncs’ last 9 games).

But peg this game as involving more addition by 3s and 1s (free throws) than what might appear in a cursory glance at the match-up. Figure Rider forcing SPU into more perimeter looks than it wants. But some regression in the shooting numbers helps Saint Peter’s along. Both teams should get a lot of looks on put-backs, as both a fine offensive rebounding teams.

With the a low zig total on 2 slow teams, a zag is firmly in profit territory. BACK THE OVER 126.5 (-110).

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Niagara at Saint Peter’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Niagara at Saint Peter’s odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Niagara Purple Eagles (9-9, 4-5 MAAC) and Saint Peter’s Peacocks (8-11, 3-7) meet in a Sunday afternoon Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference game in Jersey City. Tip at the Yanitelli Center is at 2 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Niagara vs. Saint Peter’s odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Since Jan. 8, Niagara is 0-4 straight up and 1-3 against the spread. All 4 losses have been by 6 points or less. In their last game on Friday, the Purple Eagles were a 4.5-point underdog at Rider. NU finished as a minus-7 in rebounding and a minus-4 in turnovers in a game it lost 65-62.

The Peacocks also played Friday, and they won 61-57 as 2.5-point underdogs at Marist, snapping a 5-game losing streak. The lowest-scoring team in the MAAC (61.8 points per game) has averaged a meager 55.6 PPG during the skid.

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Niagara at Saint Peter’s odds

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  • Moneyline: Niagara -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Saint Peter’s -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Niagara +1.5 (-115) | Saint Peter’s -1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 119.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Niagara at Saint Peter’s picks and predictions

Prediction

Saint Peter’s 63, Niagara 60

Moneyline

Figure on a slight SPU lean for the game, but the juice here nixes any profit potential. PASS.

Against the spread

The Peacocks are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 home games. They are 3-1 ATS in the last 4 games of this series.

But Saint Peter’s has its warts. The Peacocks are not really a value play unless giving perhaps just a point. PASS.

Over/Under

SPU us 5-3 at home. The Over is 4-1 in NU’s last 5 road games against teams with winning marks at home.

Both sides play at tremendously slow tempos. But SPU has played a relatively tough schedule for its offense (against better defenses) and is due for some regression on iffy shooting numbers (42.1% effective ranks 361st in the nation). Niagara’s offense has been a bit better in some recent losses.

This is a low total and a beatable one. BACK THE OVER 119 (-115).

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Fairfield at Saint Peter’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Fairfield at Saint Peter’s odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Fairfield Stags (6-10, 2-4 MAAC) and Saint Peter’s Peacocks (7-10, 2-6) meet Sunday. Tip at Yanitelli Center in Jersey City will be at 2 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Fairfield vs. Saint Peter’s odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Fairfield heads into this contest on a 3-game losing skid. After a month of home games in Dec., the Stags are playing their 2nd straight game on the road. They lost 76-69 as 17.5-point underdogs at Iona Friday.

Saint Peter’s — which is 3-1 straight up and against the spread (ATS) across its last 4 games against the Stags — is also on a losing skid of late. The Peacocks have lost 4 in a row (1-3 ATS). The MAAC’s lowest-scoring team (62.4 points per game) has averaged just 56.5 PPG over the losing spell.

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Fairfield at Saint Peter’s odds

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  • Moneyline: Fairfield +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Saint Peter’s -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Fairfield +2.5 (-110) | Saint Peter’s -2.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 122.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Fairfield at Saint Peter’s picks and predictions

Prediction

Saint Peter’s 66, Fairfield 64

Moneyline

Both sides rank among the worst shooting teams in NCAA-I. Their 3-point percentages (Fairfield 27.7%, SPU 29.2%) rank 358th and 340th, respectively. Can’t split ’em for a play here, but Fairfield has a key edge that makes it a possibility against the spread. PASS.

Against the spread

The Stags are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against under .500 teams. The Peacocks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against losing teams.

Figure Saint Peter’s as having an advantage on the boards, but Fairfield has significant edges in the turnover battle and in the ability to get to the free-throw line. The Stags have a larger, more veteran frontcourt, and FAIRFIELD +2.5 (-110) has some moderate leverage.

Over/Under

Expect a slow pace and some regression in shooting numbers for both sides. However, the turnover and foul-line exploits have enough juice to get this one past 125.

TAKE THE OVER 122.5 (-115).

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Saint Peter’s at Quinnipiac odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Saint Peter’s at Quinnipiac odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Saint Peter’s Peacocks (7-9, 2-5 MAAC) look to get on track against the Quinnipiac Bobcats (12-5, 3-3) at M&T Bank Arena Friday at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Saint Peter’s vs. Quinnipiac odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Quinnipiac looks to stay in contention with Iona and Sieana for a Metro Atlantic Athletic title while St. Peter’s, after a remarkable run in the NCAA Tournament in 2022, looks to avoid staying out of the basement.

Coming in on a 3-game losing streak, the Peacocks lost Sunday 67-60 to Canisius in overtime as a 3-point favorite. A 7-9 record is not how the Peacocks wanted to start after a strong finish to last season.

Quinnipiac is on a 3-game winning streak after beating Iona 81-58 as 6.5-point favorites on Sunday and will look to avenge an earlier loss this season to St. Peter’s.

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Saint Peter’s at Quinnipiac odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Saint Peter’s +380 (bet $100 to win $380) | Quinnipiac -550 (bet $550 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Saint Peter’s +9.5 (-105) | Quinnipiac -9.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 133.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Saint Peter’s at Quinnipiac picks and predictions

Prediction

Quinnipiac 65, Saint Peter 61

Moneyline

STAY AWAY from the moneyline in this game. St. Peter’s is on a 3-game losing streak and is not likely to pull of the upset here. Quinnipiac at -550 is not worth a straight wager either, although it could be a solid addition to a parlay.

Against the spread

SAINT PETER’S +9.5 (-105) is the side here.

In the last meeting between these teams on Dec. 18, the Peacocks pulled off a 63-56 win as 4.5-point underdogs. While that was a home game for St. Peter’s, the likelihood of a 17-point swing is not a reason to take this number. With the total of this game at 133.5, I do not see a blowout coming. Covering with a 10-point win does not seem likely for Quinnipiac.

Over/Under

UNDER 133.5 (-115) will make you a winner here.

St. Peter’s, who is 1-7 SU on the road this season, has also been an Under magnet. The Peacocks have gone Under in 11 of 15 Division I games.

Quinnipiac has gone Under in 9 of 16 games and this includes the Under in the 1st meeting between the teams. In that game the Under was an identical 133.5 and the game ended with a total of 119.

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Manhattan at Saint Peter’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Manhattan at Saint Peter’s odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Manhattan Jaspers (4-7, 2-0 Metro Atlantic Athletic) and Saint Peter’s Peacocks (6-6, 1-2) tangle Friday in Jersey City, N.J. Tip at the Yanitelli Center will be at 2 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Manhattan vs. St. Peter’s odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Manhattan is coming off a 10-day layoff. The Jaspers snapped a 4-game losing streak in their last game — an 80-69 win over Marist on Dec. 19 as a +3.5 underdog. The MU defense has struggled, allowing 73.5 points per game (10th of 11 teams in the MAAC).

The Peacocks are returning to the hardwood after a week off. Saint Peter’s was a straight-up loser at Maryland on Dec. 22 as a 22.5-point underdog 75-45. SPU shot just 30.4% from the floor against the Terrapins, and those struggles are part of a larger trend. The Peacocks are 2-4, shooting just 34.6% from the field, in their last 6 games.

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Manhattan at St. Peter’s odds

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  • Moneyline: Off the board
  • Against the spread (ATS): Manhattan +5.5 (+110) | Saint Peter’s -5.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 131.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Manhattan at St. Peter’s picks and predictions

Prediction

St. Peter’s 70, Manhattan 64

Moneyline

Not available.

Against the spread

The Peacocks are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 home games.

Saint Peter’s has a youthful roster, and its minutes have been widely dispersed thus far. A week off may well have been what SPU shooters needed for a mid-season correction. Manhattan’s defense and a home date present a golden opportunity to close out the calendar year on a high note.

In this series, the favorite is 19-7 ATS in the last 26 meetings. SAINT PETER’S -5.5 (-110) is the value play.

Over/Under

The match-up presents a mid-to-slow profile. But some shooting regression (helping SPU’s offense) and the likelihood of some transition upside for MU and 2nd-chance strength for SPU make the Over worth a watch.

BET OVER 131.5 (-110).

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Saint Peter’s at Saint Joseph’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Saint Peter’s at Saint Joseph’s odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Saint Peter’s Peacocks (4-4) and the Saint Joseph’s Hawks (3-5) meet Saturday at Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena in Philadelphia. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Saint Peter’s vs. Saint Joseph’s odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Peacocks have dropped the past 2 games, most recently suffering a 67-55 loss at Fairfield Dec. 3 to slip to 0-2 in the MAAC. Saint Peter’s, which didn’t cover as a 4.5-point underdog, is just 2-4 against the spread (ATS) in the past 6 games, while the Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games.

The Hawks were dumped 70-60 at Temple Tuesday. They failed to cover as 9.5-point undedogs by a hook and slipped to 1-4 ATS — along with 1-4 straight up — across the past 5 outings. The Under cashed against the Owls, snapping a 3-0 Over run.

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Saint Peter’s at Saint Joseph’s odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Saint Peter’s +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Saint Joseph’s -240 (bet $100 to win $240)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Saint Peter’s +5.5 (-110) | Saint Joseph’s -5.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 133.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Saint Peter’s at Saint Joseph’s and predictions

Prediction

Saint Peter’s 68, Saint Joseph’s 64

Moneyline

Saint Peter’s (+180) is worth a roll of the dice, but don’t go heavy on it. Divvy up 1.5 UNITS anyway you see fit between the moneyline play and the Saint Peter’s spread.

Against the spread

SAINT PETER’S +5.5 (-110) is the lean in this battle in the City of Brotherly Love.

The Peacocks strut in on a 2-game losing and non-cover streak, but it should be able to get it done on the road against the Hawks. As mentioned, Saint Joseph’s has won and covered just once in the past 5 games, including a 17-point loss (97-70) as 12-point dogs to Fairleigh Dickinson at home Dec. 3.

Over/Under

UNDER 133.5 (-110) is the lean in Philly.

The Under has cashed in 5 straight outings on the road, while going 6-2 in the past 8 games following a straight up loss for St. Joe’s.

St. Peter’s ranks just 296th in the nation with 41.7% field-goal percentage, while allowing just 65.6 points per game (PPG). Saint Joseph’s really struggles offensively, too, hitting just 40.9% from the field, while posting just 69.6 PPG.

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March Madness: Saint Peter’s vs. North Carolina odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Saint Peter’s vs. North Carolina odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 15 seed Saint Peter’s Peacocks (22-11) meet the eighth-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels (27-9) Sunday in the Elite Eight of the East Region. Tip from Wells Fargo Center is set for 5:05 p.m. ET (on CBS). Below, we look at the Saint Peter’s vs. North Carolina odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Tar Heels, who were 2.5-point underdogs, defeated fourth-seeded UCLA 73-66 in the Sweet 16 Friday. The experienced Bruins were sent home almost single-handedly by Tar Heels G Caleb Love, who scored 27 of his career-high 30 points in the second half.

Love hit back-to-back 3-pointers late in the game, tying it with 1:44 to go and giving UNC the lead for good at the 1:06 mark, respectively.

North Carolina has covered all 3 of its NCAA Tournament games, including a 7-point overtime win as a 5.5-point underdog vs. top-seeded Baylor. UNC is 19-16-1 against the spread (ATS) this season.

As for the Peacocks, they are the first No. 15 seed to make the Elite Eight. Saint Peter’s upset No. 2 seed Kentucky in overtime by 6 as an 18-point underdog in the first round.

The Peacocks then knocked off No. 7 seed Murray State 70-60 as 8-point dogs before eliminating third-seeded Purdue by 3 as 13-point dogs. Having covered all 3 tourney games, Saint Peter’s improved their ATS record 22-9-1.

For an Elite Eight matchup, it’s interesting that both UNC and Saint Peter’s are not ranked in the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Saint Peter’s vs. North Carolina odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Saint Peter’s +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | North Carolina -410 (bet $410 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Saint Peter’s +8.5 (-115) | North Carolina -8.5 (-107)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 136.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Saint Peter’s vs. North Carolina odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

North Carolina 72, Saint Peter’s 66

Money line

PASS.

It’s March. At -410, North Carolina is far too expensive. On the flip side, I don’t think the Peacocks’ historic run is going to continue, so I’ll avoid suggesting their +310 money line value.

Against the spread

BET SAINT PETER’S +8.5 (-115).

I’m not predicting the Cinderella run continues, but if there’s something we’ve seen over and over again from the Peacocks, it’s that they’re going to compete.

With Purdue, Saint Peter’s played against a 7-foot-4 big man and two Big Ten preseason First Team selections. The Peacocks imposed their will. Against both Murray State and Kentucky, the Saint Peter’s defense hung strong.

KenPom ranks Saint Peter’s defense the 24th-best in the nation. It will be able to tame a dominant North Carolina attack, especially considering the Peacocks are a guard-heavy team.

They do not have a player taller than 6-foot-7 who averages more than 5.0 points per game. That should bode well to slowing down the Tar Heels, given Love carried them this far.

Both teams are 3-0 ATS apiece in this tournament, and the two have combined to be underdogs in five of their six games.

Expect the underdog to again cover the spread.

Over/Under

LEAN to the OVER 136.5 (-108).

North Carolina ranks 36th in adjusted tempo. Purdue, Kentucky and Murray State all ranked under 150 in tempo, so Saint Peter’s hasn’t quite met a team willing to push the pace like the Tar Heels.

UNC is 5-3 O/U in its last eight games; Saint Peter’s is 3-3 O/U in postseason play, including its conference tournament.

While Saint Peter’s does have a strong defense, tempo is going to play a key factor, and I expect the higher seed to play to its style of play.

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