Marist Red Foxes vs. Siena Saints Betting Prediction 02/24/19

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The Siena Saints (14-14, 9-6 MAAC) wrap up their home schedule at Times Union Center against the Marist Red Foxes (12-15, 7-8 MAAC). Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

Marist Red Foxes at Siena Saints Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Saints beat the Saint Peter’s Peacocks, 72-62, while the Red Foxes fell to the Saint Peter’s Peacocks, 65-59.

The Saints had a fantastically low turnover percentage of 6.4 (better than their season average of 14.5) and had a free throw rate of 0.367 (above their season average of 0.155). Marist, on the other hand, forced Saint Peter’s into a turnover percentage of 20.0 (above the 16.9 mark opponents have averaged against Marist this season). Jalen Pickett led the way for Siena, finishing with 18 points and nine assists. Marist was lifted by Brian Parker, who had 19 points.

In their first matchup this season, Evan Fisher led the Saints to a 71-66 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 23 points. Siena did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (15-17; 88.2 percent). Marist, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.7 vs. 7.7).

Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams clash. Siena ranks 347th in possessions per game (61.4) and Marist is 328th (65.3).

Marist at Siena Betting Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Siena, ATS Winner – Siena, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Siena ranks 15th in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while Marist ranks 257th (25.6).
  • The Saints rank 16th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Red Foxes rank 57th (5.6).
  • Marist ranks 275th in rebounds per game (31.0) while Siena ranks 286th (29.1).
  • The Saints rank 23rd in assists allowed per game (10.7) while the Red Foxes rank 133rd (13.1).
  • Siena allows the 11th-fewest blocks per game (2.3) while Marist ranks 57th (2.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Red Foxes have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (5.0 below their season average).
  • The Saints have outscored opponents by an average of 0.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Siena has lost by an average of 1.8 points.