Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Siena Saints (5-10, 0-2 MAAC) visit Marist to take on the Red Foxes (6-8, 1-1 MAAC). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 11, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.
Siena Saints at Marist Red Foxes ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Red Foxes fell to the Army West Point Black Knights, 73-69, while the Saints were defeated by the Providence Friars, 77-67.
Siena had a better free throw rate (0.176 vs. 0.113) while Marist had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.0 vs. 18.2). Brian Parker played well for Marist with 25 points and 10 rebounds. Evan Fisher, meanwhile played well for Siena, putting up 11 points and six rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent contest, the Saints won 68-65. Siena won the rebounding battle. The Saints had 13 offensive rebounds and 32 total rebounds, while the Red Foxes had eight and 25, respectively. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams clash. Marist currently ranks 327th in possessions per game (66.3) and Siena is 350th (60.8).
Siena Saints vs. Marist Red Foxes ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Marist, ATS Winner – Siena, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Siena ranks 14th in three pointers allowed per game (17.8) while Marist ranks 241st (26.9).
- The Saints rank 21st in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Red Foxes rank 36th (2.6).
- The Saints rank 12th in steals allowed per game (4.7) while the Red Foxes rank 75th (6.1).
- Siena ranks 33rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Marist ranks 84th (33.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Red Foxes have scored an average of 66.4 points per game (0.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (4.5 above their season average).
- The Saints’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 5.8 for the season.
