An eight-game home winning streak is on the line for the Siena Saints (8-9, 4-4 MAAC) when they welcome the Quinnipiac Bobcats (10-7, 5-2 MAAC) to Times Union Center. The game begins at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 26, 2020.
Quinnipiac Bobcats at Siena Saints Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Saints defeated the Marist Red Foxes 70-57, while the Bobcats beat the Fairfield Stags 81-67.
The Bobcats knocked down 17 of their 21 free throws (81.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.552 (above their season average of 0.501). Meanwhile, Siena’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Marist. The Saints had a rate of 0.404 (above their season average of 0.250), while the Red Foxes posted a mark of 0.141 (below their season average of 0.188). Jalen Pickett had a good performance for Siena with 12 points, eight assists and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Quinnipiac was led by Rich Kelly, who had 27 points and six assists.
The Bobcats won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 107-100. The Bobcats’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Saints. Quinnipiac had a rate of 41.2, while Siena posted a mark of 23.4. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Quinnipiac should have a significant edge. The Bobcats defense ranks 68th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.461), while the Siena offense is ranked 213th in effective field goal percentage (0.492).
Quinnipiac Bobcats vs. Siena Saints Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Quinnipiac, ATS Winner – Quinnipiac, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Quinnipiac ranks 12th in three pointers attempted per game (28.9) while Siena ranks 223rd (19.4).
- The Saints average 12.2 assists per game, which ranks 182nd in the NCAA. The Bobcats rank 211th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
- The Saints rank 97th in rebounds per game (37.2) while the Bobcats rank 172nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
- Quinnipiac ranks 74th in blocks per game (3.8) while Siena ranks 129th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 68.0 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
- The Saints’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.4, up from 0.4 for the season.
