Siena Saints vs. Rider Broncs Free Prediction 02/10/19

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The Siena Saints (12-12, 7-4 MAAC) will be at Alumni Gymnasium to meet the Rider Broncs (12-11, 7-4 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 10, 2019.

Siena Saints vs. Rider Broncs Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Broncs lost a close one to the Canisius Golden Griffins, 81-80, while the Saints won a close one over the Manhattan Jaspers, 51-49.

The Saints forced 15 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.196 (above their season average of 0.141). Rider, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (13.6 vs. 18.1). Stevie Jordan had a good game for Rider with 22 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Siena received a boost from Evan Fisher, who had 18 points and five rebounds.

The Broncs won the sole game between these two teams last season, 97-71. The Broncs’ 10.4 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Saints, who had a mark of 20.0. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

It will be a battle of conflicting styles as the up-and-down Broncs will look to push the slower-paced Saints. The Broncs rank 55th in possessions per game while the Saints are 349th. Moreover, the Saints rank 53rd in turnover percentage (16.8 percent), while the Broncs rank 21st in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.4 percent).

Siena Saints at Rider Broncs Free Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Rider, ATS Winner – Rider, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Siena ranks 19th in three pointers allowed per game (18.7) while Rider ranks 241st (25.2).
  • The Broncs rank 129th in rebounds per game (36.0) while the Saints rank 282nd (28.9).
  • Siena ranks ninth in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Rider ranks 143rd (3.8).
  • The Saints rank 37th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while the Broncs rank 238th (15.7).
  • Rider ranks 10th in steals per game (9.1) while Siena ranks 169th (5.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Broncs have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (1.8 below their season average).
  • The Saints have outscored opponents by an average of 3.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Siena has been defeated by an average of 2.1 points.