A seven-game home winning streak is on the line for the Siena Saints (7-9, 3-4 MAAC) when they welcome the Marist Red Foxes (4-13, 3-5 MAAC) to Times Union Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 24, 2020.
Marist Red Foxes vs. Siena Saints ATS Odds
In their last game, the Saints lost a tough one against the Niagara Purple Eagles, 72-71, while the Red Foxes barely escaped the Manhattan Jaspers, 75-73.
Marist dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.600 (above their season average of 0.165) and a turnover percentage of 18.6 (worse than their season average of 18.0). Manhattan was 0.327 and 24.9, respectively, for those same stats. Siena, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 30.6). Siena was led by Manny Camper, who contributed 21 points. Tyler Sagl, meanwhile had a good game for Marist, putting up 23 points.
The Saints dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent game, Siena won 67-55. Siena’s 0.590 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Marist, who had a rate of 0.379. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
It could be an error-filled game for the Siena offense. Siena ranks 224th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.9 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Marist forces the 100th-most turnovers in the nation (21.1 percent). Also, second chance points could be few and far between for the Red Foxes. They rank 255th in the nation in offensive rebounding percentage at 26.1 percent, while the Saints are 28th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 76.5 percent).
Marist Red Foxes vs. Siena Saints ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Siena, ATS Winner – Marist, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Marist ranks fourth in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while Siena ranks 119th (3.8).
- The Saints rank 98th in rebounds per game (37.3) while the Red Foxes rank 186th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
- Siena ranks 182nd in assists per game (12.1) while Marist ranks 248th (9.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Saints’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.6, up from 1.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Red Foxes have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (9.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (2.2 above their season average).
