Siena Saints at Colgate Raiders Free Prediction 11/30/19

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The Colgate Raiders (4-3) will be at home in Cotterell Court when they challenge the Siena Saints (2-3). The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 30, 2019.

Siena Saints at Colgate Raiders ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Raiders had no trouble getting past the Green Bay Phoenix, 99-81, while the Saints lost to the Yale Bulldogs, 100-89.

The Raiders held the Phoenix to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 25.7) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.738 (above their season average of 0.503). Siena, meanwhile, held Yale to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.0 (below their season average of 27.3). Colgate received a boost from Jordan Burns, who contributed 40 points. Meanwhile, Manny Camper had a good outing for Siena, recording 22 points and 19 rebounds.

The Raiders won the only contest between these two teams last season, 84-79. Colgate did a great job of converting from the free throw line (15-19; 78.9 percent). Siena, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (10.5 vs. 12.8).

Colgate could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-octane offense faces off against one of the worst defenses in the NCAA. The Raiders rank 42nd in offensive efficiency, while Siena ranks 270th in defensive efficiency dating back to last season. The Saints should be expected to protect the ball well. They rank 27th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.1 percent). Conversely, the Raiders have forced the 77th-fewest turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.7 percent).

Siena Saints vs. Colgate Raiders Free Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Colgate, ATS Winner – Colgate, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Siena ranks ninth in steals allowed per game (4.7) while Colgate ranks 257th (7.2).
  • The Raiders rank 174th in rebounds per game (35.4) while the Saints rank 313th (30.9).
  • Siena ranks 38th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Colgate ranks 123rd (3.2).
  • The Raiders rank 35th in assists per game (15.5) while the Saints rank 219th (12.6).
  • Siena ranks 47th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while Colgate ranks 211th (23.1).