The Cal Poly Mustangs (1-7) welcome the Siena Saints (2-4) to Robert A. Mott Gym. The Mustangs look to snap their five-game losing streak. The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Siena Saints at Cal Poly Mustangs Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Mustangs fell to the LIU Sharks, 82-69, while the Saints were defeated by the Colgate Raiders, 72-62.
Siena held Colgate to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.6 (below their season average of 28.6) while Cal Poly had an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 22.5). Malek Harwell had a solid performance for Cal Poly with 19 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Manny Camper had a good game for Siena, putting up 17 points and 10 rebounds.
The Saints won the only contest between these two teams last season, 75-54. Siena’s 0.176 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Cal Poly, who had a mark of 0.019.
Getting to the line might be few and far between for Cal Poly in this meeting. Since last season, the Mustangs rank 335th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.169, while Siena ranks 81st in FTA rate allowed (0.195). Ball protection should be an advantage for the Saints. They rank 31st at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.4 percent). Conversely, the Mustangs have forced the 44th-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.1 percent).
Siena Saints vs. Cal Poly Mustangs ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Siena, ATS Winner – Cal Poly, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Siena ranks 47th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while Cal Poly ranks 232nd (14.2).
- The Mustangs rank 32nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while the Saints rank 57th (19.8).
- The Saints rank 104th in rebounds allowed per game (33.8) while the Mustangs rank 253rd (37.0).
- Siena ranks 10th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Cal Poly ranks 80th (5.8).
