Saint Peter’s vs Murray State Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds, Picks & Predictions
Will No. 15 Saint Peter’s continue its run into the Sweet 16?
No. 15 Saint Peter’s Is Again a Big Underdog
The March Madness odds were turned upside down when No. 15 Saint Peter’s stunned No. 2 Kentucky in the Round of 64. Now the Peacocks will be aiming for another upset to move onto to the Sweet 16.
Meanwhile, No. 7 Murray State outlasted San Francisco in overtime in its first contest, overcoming injuries and foul trouble. The Racers are a sizable favorite in the sportsbook in this spot but are they the right bet?
Let’s check the latest news, stats, injury reports, and March Madness Odds for Saint Peter’s vs Murray State. We have plenty of predictions for you to consider.
Peacocks Flying High after Wildcats Upset
Many people had the Kentucky Wildcats making a deep run in their brackets, so seeing them ousted in the first round was stunning. If you bet online, you should know that St. Peter’s hangs its hat on defense. The Peacocks are in the Top 15 nationally in both 2-point and 3-point defense, and they’re skilled at forcing turnovers.
Almost everyone on Kentucky’s roster labored to score except for All-American Oscar Tshiebwe. That bodes well for their matchup against a Murray State Racers squad that’s banged up.
Racers Depth Will Be Tested Again
If you had Murray State on the NCAA odds on Thursday, you were probably a bit nervous all game. To start, the Racers lost Carter Collins to an ankle injury minutes into the game.
They also had players dealing with cramps, foul trouble and more throughout the night. Their bench was pushed to their limits as they needed overtime to outlast the San Francisco Dons.
This team has plenty of depth, though, as we saw. The Racers are 31-2 for a reason. They’re a Top 50 offense in terms of KenPom’s Adjusted Offensive Efficiency and Defensive as well.
They have plenty of balance too with inside scoring, perimeter sharpshooters as well and players who can create. They won’t be an easy out at any point in this tournament.
Saint Peter’s vs Murray State Head-to-Head
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Saint Peter’s vs Murray State Game Information
- Game: Saint Peter’s (20-11) vs. Murray State Racers (31-2)
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse – Indianapolis, IN
- Day/Time: Saturday, 7:45 p.m. ET
- Live Stream: TBS.com
- 2022 March Madness bracket
Saint Peter’s vs Murray State Betting Lines
Saint Peter’s vs. Murray State Prediction
The Racers could be without Collins and while he only averages 4.3 points per game, he’s a key cog in their offense. He wouldl be missed – especially against such a good defensive team.
Saint Peter’s isn’t a fluke. The Peacocks will likely hang tough one and while they might not win, they should be able to keep this within the point spread. Take the points here with your college basketball picks.
