The Norfolk State Spartans (2-2) take on the Siena Saints (1-1) in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Springfield at Mohegan Sun Arena. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Norfolk State Spartans vs. Siena Saints Betting Prediction
The Spartans are hoping for a better outcome after their 81-64 loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks in their last matchup. South Carolina’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Gamecocks had more offensive rebounds (eight vs. three), defensive rebounds (28 vs. 21) and total rebounds (36 vs. 24). Nic Thomas was Norfolk State’s leading scorer with 15 points on 5-for-9 shooting.
In the Saints’ last outing, they were victorious over the George Washington Colonials, 69-61. Siena out-rebounded George Washington. The Saints had 16 offensive rebounds and 42 total rebounds, while the Colonials had eight and 32, respectively. Jalen Pickett was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 5-for-12 shooting from the field.
It might be a mistake-prone game for the Siena offense. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Siena ranks 338th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.6 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Norfolk State has forced the 39th-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.5 percent).
Norfolk State Spartans vs. Siena Saints Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Norfolk State, ATS Winner – Norfolk State, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Siena ranks 72nd in three pointers allowed per game (20.3) while Norfolk State ranks 285th (25.0).
The Spartans rank 48th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Saints rank 190th (6.5).
Norfolk State ranks 43rd in rebounds per game (38.5) while Siena ranks 159th (35.6).
The Spartans rank 170th in assists per game (13.4) while the Saints rank 279th (11.4).
Siena ranks 160th in blocks per game (3.2) while Norfolk State ranks 190th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
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