Siena Saints vs. Rider Broncs Betting Prediction 01/05/20

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The Rider Broncs (7-4, 1-0 MAAC) welcome the Siena Saints (6-5, 2-0 MAAC) to Alumni Gymnasium. The Saints can end a five-game road losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 5, 2020.

Siena Saints vs. Rider Broncs Betting Odds

In their last game, the Broncs got blown out by the Wisconsin Badgers, 65-37, while the Saints edged the Monmouth Hawks, 75-72.

Siena dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.288 (above their season average of 0.248) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.5 (below their season average of 29.7). Monmouth put up marks of 0.164 and 16.3, respectively, for those same stats. Rider, on the other hand, forced Wisconsin into a turnover percentage of 19.4 (above their season average of 15.2). Rider’s Dimencio Vaughn led the way, putting up seven points and eight rebounds. Siena was led by Manny Camper, who had 11 points and 13 rebounds.

The Saints dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the last contest, Siena won 87-81. Siena did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (19-23; 82.6 percent). Rider, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.6 vs. 11.8). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Rider could have a difficult time creating turnovers. Siena ranks 124th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.7 percent), while Rider forces the 74th-fewest turnovers (18.1 percent).

Siena at Rider ATS Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Siena, ATS Winner – Siena, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Siena ranks 143rd in three pointers allowed per game (22.3) while Rider ranks 246th (27.6).
  • The Saints average 39.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 45th in the nation. The Broncs rank 129th in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).
  • Siena ranks 157th in assists per game (12.4) while Rider ranks 169th in assists allowed per game (13.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Saints have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (3.7 below their season average).
  • The Broncs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 1.9 for the season.