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Saint Peter's enters with the better efficiency base even after a poor opening game. The Peacocks have a higher KenPom ranking, a better offensive rating, and a much better defensive rating than Binghamton. Their rebounding edge also matters here, because second-chance chances can widen the gap against a Bearcats team that has already shown defensive leaks in its first game. Binghamton's opening stat line was rough across the board: 60.0 points per game scored, 40.4 percent shooting, 27.8 percent from three, and 86.0 allowed per game. Saint Peter's has not been efficient offensively yet either, but its defense has been far sturdier, and that gives it a path to control tempo, win the possession battle, and create a margin that fits a spread recommendation.
Saint Peter's should win this game and is the side that offers the clearest value. The Peacocks have the stronger defensive numbers, the better predictive rating, and the rebounding edge needed to separate from a Binghamton team that has already allowed 86 points in its only game. A final score around 74-64 gives Saint Peter's the cover while keeping the total near the middle of the market range.
