It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Rider Broncs (12-11, 7-4 MAAC) welcome the Siena Saints (12-12, 7-4 MAAC) to Alumni Gymnasium. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 10, 2019.
Siena Saints at Rider Broncs Betting Prediction
In the Saints’ last matchup, they defeated the Manhattan Jaspers, 51-49. Siena’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Manhattan. The Saints had a rate of 10.8 (better than their season average of 15.1), while the Jaspers posted a mark of 23.7 (above the 15.8 mark opponents have averaged against Siena this season). With 18 points on 8-for-15 shooting, Evan Fisher led Siena in scoring.
The Broncs lost a close one to the Canisius Golden Griffins in their last contest, 81-80. Canisius’ 0.589 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Rider, who had a mark of 0.553. The Golden Griffins’ mark was above their season average of 0.494. Stevie Jordan had a good performance for Rider, leading both teams in scoring with 22 points on 8-for-13 shooting.
After the Broncs won the sole contest against the Saints last season, 97-71, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Broncs’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Saints. Rider had a rate of 10.4, while Siena posted a mark of 20.0.
It will be a battle of conflicting paces as the up-and-down Broncs will look to push the more grind-it-out Saints. The Broncs rank 55th in possessions per game while the Saints are 349th. Also, the Saints rank 53rd in turnover percentage (16.8 percent), while the Broncs rank 21st in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.4 percent).
Siena Saints at Rider Broncs Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Rider, ATS Winner – Rider, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Siena ranks 19th in three pointers allowed per game (18.7) while Rider ranks 241st (25.2).
The Saints rank 37th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while the Broncs rank 238th (15.7).
Rider ranks 10th in steals per game (9.1) while Siena ranks 169th (5.5).
The Broncs rank 129th in rebounds per game (36.0) while the Saints rank 282nd (28.9).
Siena ranks ninth in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Rider ranks 143rd (3.8).
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The Saints have outscored opponents by an average of 3.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Siena has been defeated by an average of 2.1 points.
During their last five games, the Broncs have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (1.8 below their season average).
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