Siena Saints at Monmouth Hawks Free Prediction 01/31/19

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The Siena Saints (9-11, 4-3 MAAC) will be at the OceanFirst Bank Center to go head-to-head against the Monmouth Hawks (6-16, 5-4 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.

Siena Saints vs. Monmouth Hawks Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Hawks got blown out by the Niagara Purple Eagles, 75-48, while the Saints defeated the Manhattan Jaspers, 53-40.

The Saints forced 15 turnovers and held the Jaspers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.439 (below the 0.552 mark opponents have averaged against Siena this season). Monmouth, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (16.5 vs. 16.4). Deion Hammond had a solid performance for Monmouth, recording 12 points. Meanwhile, Jalen Pickett played a pivotal role for Siena with 18 points and five rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Diago Quinn led the Hawks to a 63-60 victory. He recorded 14 points and nine rebounds. Converting at the free throw line was one of Monmouth’s largest advantages. They were 14-17 (82.4 percent), while the Saints were just 4-14 (28.6 percent).

Ball protection could play a key role in this matchup. Siena commits the 47th-fewest miscues in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 16.7 percent), while the gambling defense of Monmouth forces the 56th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.9 percent).

Siena vs. Monmouth Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Monmouth, ATS Winner – Siena, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Siena ranks 16th in three pointers allowed per game (18.3) while Monmouth ranks 277th (27.4).
  • The Saints rank 23rd in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Hawks rank 137th (6.8).
  • Siena ranks 14th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Monmouth ranks 118th (3.5).
  • The Saints rank 45th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Hawks rank 186th (14.3).
  • Siena ranks 41st in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while Monmouth ranks 178th (35.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.8, down from 9.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Saints have scored an average of 61.4 points per game (2.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 54.8 points per game (11.9 below their season average).