The Siena Saints (4-6) challenge the Charleston Cougars (9-2) at the Times Union Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.
Charleston Cougars vs. Siena Saints Free Prediction
The last time the Cougars played, they beat the Presbyterian Blue Hose, 85-73. The Cougars had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (50.0 vs. 23.5) and had a much better turnover percentage (8.9 vs. 14.3). Jarrell Brantley had a good game for Charleston, putting up 19 points and 14 rebounds.
The Saints were beaten by the Providence Friars in their last matchup, 77-67. 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. With 11 points and six rebounds, Siena’s Evan Fisher put together a solid game.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams square off. Siena ranks 348th in possessions per game (61.2) and Charleston is 292nd (67.6). Also, the Cougars rank 22nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.309), while the Saints rank 56th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.189).
Brantley has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Charleston.
After the Cougars won the lone game against the Saints last season, 68-60, these teams will meet for the first time this year. Charleston had a much better turnover percentage (6.9 vs. 26.6). Siena, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.2 vs. 23.1).
Charleston Cougars vs. Siena Saints Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Siena ranks 33rd in three pointers attempted per game (26.9) while Charleston ranks 181st (21.3).
The Cougars rank 202nd in rebounds per game (33.9) while the Saints rank 263rd (28.7).
Siena allows the ninth-fewest steals per game (4.5) while Charleston ranks 58th (5.6).
The Cougars are 13th in the nation with 2.0 blocks allowed per game while the Saints are 32nd with 2.5 blocks allowed per game.
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The Cougars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 6.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Saints have scored an average of 62.2 points per game (3.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (6.2 below their season average).
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