The Robert Morris Colonials (4-5) meet the Siena Saints (3-6) at the UPMC Events Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Siena Saints at Robert Morris Colonials ATS Prediction
The last time the Saints played, they were topped by the Providence Friars, 77-67. Providence’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Siena. The Friars had a rate of 44.0, while the Saints posted a mark of 31.0. Siena’s Evan Fisher had a solid game, contributing 11 points and six rebounds.
The Colonials were blown out by the USC Trojans in their last contest, 83-62. One of USC’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 25 free throw attempts, while Robert Morris had just 11. Robert Morris’ Koby Thomas contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds in the game.
The Saints won the sole contest against the Colonials last season, 76-74. The Saints made 22 of their 27 free throws (81.5 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.519 vs. 0.478).
Points at the line could be scarce for Robert Morris in this matchup. The Colonials rank 205th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.231, while Siena ranks 33rd in FTA rate allowed (0.272) dating back to the 2017-18 season. Also, the Saints have committed the 35th-fewest errors in the nation (turnover percentage of 20.8 percent), while the gambling defense of the Colonials has caused the 21st-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.8 percent).
Siena vs. Robert Morris Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Siena ranks 44th in rebounds allowed per game (33.8) while Robert Morris ranks 244th (37.2).
The Colonials rank 28th in steals per game (7.8) while the Saints rank 198th (5.0).
Siena ranks 41st in blocks allowed per game (3.1) while Robert Morris ranks 168th (3.6).
The Saints rank 25th in three pointers attempted per game (20.6) while the Colonials rank 137th (22.8).
Siena ranks 203rd in assists per game (11.4) while Robert Morris ranks 235th (12.2).
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