The Providence Friars and Siena Saints start their seasons at Dunkin’ Donuts Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 6:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 138 points with Providence set as an 18.5-point favorite.
Siena Saints at Providence Friars ATS Prediction
Providence finished the regular season with a record of 21-13 last season, which earned them a 10 seed in the tournament. They were defeated in the First Round by the Texas A&M Aggies. Siena, meanwhile, failed to reach the tournament following an 8-24 regular season campaign.
The physical Providence offense might be living from the charity stripe in this meeting. Last season, the Friars ranked 67th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.272, while Siena ranked 324th in FTA rate allowed (0.295).
The Saints had records of 8-24 straight up (SU) and 15-12-1 against the spread (ATS) last season. Just over half of Siena’s games finished over the O/U total.
The Friars, on the other hand, were 21-13 SU and 20-13 ATS last season. Just over half of Providence’s games finished under the O/U total.
Siena Saints vs. Providence Friars Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Siena averages 35.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 136th in the country. Providence ranks 224th in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
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