The Siena Saints (4-7) travel to Holy Cross to take on the Crusaders (7-4) in what should be a low-scoring game. The game gets underway at 12:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Siena Saints at Holy Cross Crusaders Free Prediction
In the Saints’ last outing, they were defeated by the Providence Friars, 77-67. Providence’s 44.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Siena, who had a rate of 31.0. Evan Fisher played well for Siena, recording 11 points and six rebounds.
The Crusaders were victorious over the Sacred Heart Pioneers in their last outing, 93-81. Holy Cross’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Sacred Heart. The Crusaders had a rate of 11.3, while the Pioneers posted a mark of 27.1. Austin Butler was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 10-for-13 shooting from the field.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Butler had 12 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists in the first game, in which the Crusaders defeated the Saints 57-45. The Crusaders had a much better turnover percentage (8.6 vs. 15.0) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.538 vs. 0.450).
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. Holy Cross currently ranks 332nd in possessions per game (65.9) and Siena is 348th (61.2). Moreover, the Saints commit the 35th-fewest errors in the nation (turnover percentage of 16.3 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of the Crusaders causes the 48th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.6 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Siena ranks 31st in three pointers attempted per game (27.7) while Holy Cross ranks 199th (20.5).
The Crusaders rank 15th in assists per game (18.1) while the Saints rank 175th (12.4).
Siena ranks 42nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while Holy Cross ranks 184th (37.2).
The Saints rank 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Crusaders rank 112th (3.8).
Siena allows the 16th-fewest steals per game (4.7) while Holy Cross ranks 60th (5.7).
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The Saints’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 8.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Crusaders have scored an average of 66.4 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (1.9 below their season average).
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