It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Siena Saints (6-10, 1-2 MAAC) welcome the Monmouth Hawks (3-14, 2-2 MAAC) to the Times Union Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, January 14, 2019.
Monmouth Hawks vs. Siena Saints Betting Prediction
The Hawks will be looking for similar success after topping the Manhattan Jaspers in their last outing, 65-49. Monmouth’s 0.372 free throw rate was their largest strength over Manhattan, who had a rate of 0.148. The Hawks’ mark was above their season average of 0.258, while the Jaspers’ was below their season average of 0.199. Monmouth was led by Ray Salnave, who was the top scorer from either team with 17 points on 6-for-10 shooting.
In the Saints’ previous outing, they defeated the Marist Red Foxes, 71-66. One of Siena’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 15-17 (88.2 percent), while the Red Foxes were just 11-17 (64.7 percent). Evan Fisher was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 8-for-10 shooting from the field.
After the Hawks won both matchups against the Saints last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent game, Monmouth won 93-89. The Hawks had a much better turnover percentage (12.9 vs. 22.1) and had a better free throw rate (0.414 vs. 0.317).
Monmouth Hawks at Siena Saints Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Siena, ATS Winner – Monmouth, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Siena ranks 25th in three pointers attempted per game (27.8) while Monmouth ranks 266th (17.2).
The Saints rank 33rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while the Hawks rank 175th (36.4).
Siena ranks eighth in steals allowed per game (4.6) while Monmouth ranks 141st (7.1).
The Saints rank 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Hawks rank 118th (3.8).
Siena ranks 158th in assists per game (12.9) while Monmouth ranks 234th (10.5).
Bettings Trends:
The Hawks have outscored opponents by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Monmouth has lost by an average of 11.5 points.
During their last five games, the Saints have scored an average of 65.8 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (7.4 below their season average).
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