Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Picks and Predictions January 9th 2026

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Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Betting Preview

The Saint Peter’s Peacocks enter 7-5 and look to build on recent momentum, while the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers aim to defend their home court in this Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference clash at Knott Arena.

Line Movement and Odds

Mount St. Mary’s opened as the slight favorite, with the line reflecting confidence in their home-court strength. Current market:

  • Mount St. Mary’s Spread: -1.5 (-102)
  • Saint Peter’s Spread: +1.5 (-118)
  • Mount St. Mary’s MoneyLine: -113
  • Saint Peter’s MoneyLine: -108
  • Total: 137.5 (-110)

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Matchup Breakdown

Saint Peter’s Outlook

Saint Peter’s averages 72.2 points per game, with Brent Bland, Bryce Eaton, and Zaakir Williamson leading the offense. Their free-throw accuracy (77.6%) and balanced scoring highlight offensive strength. Their 7-5 overall record underscores competitiveness, though their 1-4 road mark shows challenges away from home.

Mount St. Mary’s Outlook

Mount St. Mary’s averages 68.2 points per game, with Arlandus Keyes, Luke McEldon, and Xavier Lipscomb providing scoring depth. Their shooting efficiency (60.7% FG for McEldon) and perimeter production (8.2 threes per game) highlight offensive strength. Their 5-11 overall record and 3-2 home mark underscore resilience at Knott Arena.

Key Matchup / Path to Victory

The game hinges on Saint Peter’s ability to maintain offensive rhythm, while Mount St. Mary’s must lean on McEldon and Keyes to pace the offense. If Saint Peter’s controls tempo and free-throw opportunities, their depth should keep the game close.

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Injuries / Availability

Saint Peter’s: No injury updates provided.

Mount St. Mary’s: No injury updates provided.

Environment

Knott Arena provides Mount St. Mary’s with a strong home-court edge, where they are 3-2 this season. Saint Peter’s balanced offense highlights their ability to compete in Emmitsburg despite road struggles.

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Best Bets and Prediction

Projected Final Score: Saint Peter’s 70, Mount St. Mary’s 67

  • Saint Peter’s +1.5 → Best Bet. Their offensive pace and free-throw efficiency make them a strong cover candidate.
  • Under 137.5 → Total play. Both teams’ slower pace points toward a combined score below the line.

Saint Peter’s depth and free-throw shooting should dictate the game, while Mount St. Mary’s offense keeps the spread in play. Expect a competitive contest trending under the total.

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