The Hofstra Pride (3-3) meet the Siena Saints (2-4) at Mack Sports Complex. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Siena Saints vs. Hofstra Pride ATS Prediction
The Saints are trying to rebound after their 84-79 loss to the Colgate Raiders in their last game. Colgate’s 0.283 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Siena, who had a mark of 0.167. The Raiders’ mark was above their season average of 0.234, while the Saints’ was below the 0.247 mark opponents have averaged against Colgate this season. Jalen Pickett had a solid outing for Siena, recording 21 points, nine assists and seven steals.
The last time the Pride played, they dropped a close one to the VCU Rams, 69-67. VCU’s turnover percentage was the team’s biggest advantage over Hofstra. The Rams posted a mark of 14.8 (better than their season average of 21.7), while the Pride had a rate of 21.6 (above their season average of 13.3). With 27 points on 10-for-25 shooting, Justin Wright-Foreman was the game’s high scorer.
The Saints won the only game against the Pride last season, 85-76. Siena had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.686 vs. 0.434). Hofstra, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (7.0 vs. 16.4).
Hofstra could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their productive offense squares off against one of the country’s worst defenses. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Pride rank 44th in offensive efficiency, while Siena ranks 328th in defensive efficiency.
Siena Saints at Hofstra Pride Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Hofstra, ATS Winner – Siena, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Hofstra ranks 191st in assists per game (13.2) while Siena ranks 297th (11.3).
The Pride rank 149th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while the Saints rank 236th (20.2).
Hofstra ranks 253rd in steals per game (5.3) while Siena ranks 270th (5.0).
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