The Siena Saints (5-10, 0-2 MAAC) travel to Marist to play the Red Foxes (6-8, 1-1 MAAC) in what should be a low-scoring game. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 11, 2019.
Siena Saints at Marist Red Foxes ATS Prediction
The Saints are trying to rebound after their 77-67 loss to the Providence Friars in their last contest. Providence’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Siena. The Friars had a rate of 44.0, while the Saints posted a mark of 31.0. Siena’s Evan Fisher had a solid performance, putting up 11 points and six rebounds.
In the Red Foxes’ previous outing, they fell to the Army West Point Black Knights, 73-69. Army West Point’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Marist. The Black Knights had a rate of 8.6, while the Red Foxes posted a mark of 16.1. With 25 points on 9-for-16 shooting, Brian Parker was the game’s leading scorer.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last game, the Saints won 68-65. Siena had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.3 vs. 29.6). Marist, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (8-9; 88.9 percent).
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams battle. Marist currently ranks 327th in possessions per game (66.3) and Siena is 350th (60.8).
Siena vs. Marist ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Siena, ATS Winner – Marist, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Siena ranks 14th in three pointers allowed per game (17.8) while Marist ranks 241st (26.9).
The Saints rank 12th in steals allowed per game (4.7) while the Red Foxes rank 75th (6.1).
Siena ranks 33rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Marist ranks 84th (33.6).
The Saints are 21st in the nation with 2.3 blocks allowed per game while the Red Foxes are 36th with 2.6 blocks allowed per game.
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The Saints’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 5.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Red Foxes have scored an average of 66.4 points per game (0.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (4.5 above their season average).
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