The Marist Red Foxes (0-6) seek their first win when they take on the Citadel Bulldogs (3-3) at McAlister Field House. The game begins at 3 p.m. ET on Friday, December 1, 2017.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 172 points with Citadel set as a 3-point favorite.
Marist Red Foxes vs. Citadel Bulldogs ATS Prediction
The Red Foxes are trying to rebound after their 65-46 loss to the Oregon State Beavers in their last matchup. Oregon State won the rebounding battle. The Beavers had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. six), defensive rebounds (31 vs. 19) and total rebounds (44 vs. 25). Brian Parker was the top scorer from either team with 17 points on 7-for-17 shooting.
In the Bulldogs’ last matchup, they got blown out by the Florida State Seminoles, 113-78. Florida State’s 0.613 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Citadel, who had a rate of 0.417. The Seminoles’ mark was below their season average of 0.622, while the Bulldogs’ was below their season average of 0.530. Matt Frierson had a good game for Citadel, leading the team in scoring with 18 points on 5-for-12 shooting.
This game should be a matchup of opposite styles. Citadel ranks first in possessions per game (83.8) while Marist is 195th (69.6) since last season.
Marist comes into the game with records of 0-6 straight up (SU) and 1-2 against the spread (ATS). Red Foxes games tend to go under the total (66.7 percent).
Meanwhile, Citadel is 3-3 SU and 0-2 ATS. Unlike Marist, games involving the Bulldogs have a tendency to finish over the total (100.0 percent).
Marist Red Foxes at Citadel Bulldogs Betting Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Marist, ATS Winner – Marist, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Citadel ranks ninth in assists per game (17.3) while Marist ranks 302nd (11.1).
The Bulldogs rank third in steals per game (9.9) while the Red Foxes rank 280th (4.7).
Citadel ranks 87th in rebounds per game (37.5) while Marist ranks 313th (31.3).
The Bulldogs average 35.2 three pointers per game, which ranks second in the nation. The Red Foxes rank 185th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6).
Marist ranks 84th in blocks allowed per game (3.1) while Citadel ranks 242nd (4.3).
