Marist vs. Canisius betting: College basketball preview for Jan. 30

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The Canisius Golden Griffins (8-13, 3-7 MAAC) are heavy underdogs (+10.5) as they attempt to end a five-game losing streak when they host the Marist Red Foxes (13-7, 7-4 MAAC) at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Koessler Athletic Center. The game airs on ESPN+. The point total for the matchup is 128.5.

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Marist Cover -10.5 vs Canisius -110

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Marist vs. Canisius betting lines

  • Marist moneyline odds to win: -595
  • Canisius moneyline odds to win: +430
  • Spread: Marist (-10.5)
  • Total: 128.5

Marist statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Marist has done a better job covering the spread in home games (6-4-0) than it has in road games (4-5-0).
  • When it comes to over/unders, the Red Foxes hit the over more often at home, as they’ve exceeded the total four times in 10 opportunities this season (40%). In road games, they have hit the over three times in nine opportunities (33.3%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Marist has won a higher percentage of its home games (.800) compared to road games (.750).

Recent trends

  • The Red Foxes’ offense has been less productive over their last 10 games, putting up 67.5 points a contest compared to the 70.8 they’ve averaged this season.
  • Marist’s defense has been tough as of late, as the team has given up 61.1 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 62.8 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
  • The Red Foxes’ past 10 contests have seen them make 5.7 three-pointers per game while shooting 29.1% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are down from their 2025-26 averages of 6.8 makes and 32.1%.

Marist betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 10-9-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 4-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 10.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 8-6-0; As Underdog: 2-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 7-12-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 3-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-3 (Home: 8-2; Away: 3-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-4)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.9 (203rd in nation) 39.2 (14th) 33.1 (143rd) 31.1 (187th) 15.8 (83rd) 10.8 (138th)

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Canisius statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread, Canisius has an identical winning percentage (.500) at home (4-4-0 record) and away (6-6-0).
  • Golden Griffins games have gone above the over/under 50% of the time at home (four of eight), and 16.7% of the time away (two of 12).
  • When moneyline underdogs, the Golden Griffins have won a higher percentage of games at home (3-2) than on the road (2-10).

Recent trends

  • The Golden Griffins have performed better offensively over their last 10 games, compiling 63.2 points per contest, 0.9 more than their season average of 62.3.
  • Canisius is ceding 72.9 points per contest over its previous 10 games, which is 2.6 more points than it is allowing for the season (70.3).
  • Over their past 10 games, the Golden Griffins are making 7.6 treys per contest, 0.6 more than their season average (7.0). They also sport a better three-point percentage over their past 10 games (34.1%) compared to their season average (33.6%).

Canisius betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 10-10-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 6-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 10.5+: 4-5-0 (As Favorite: 1-2-0; As Underdog: 9-8-0)
  • O-U-P: 6-14-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 2-10-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-1 (Home: 2-1; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-12 (Home: 3-2; Away: 2-10)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
39.8 (356th in nation) 44.4 (207th) 30.4 (283rd) 31.7 (215th) 12.0 (313th) 11.8 (235th)
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