The Colgate Raiders (4-2) will travel to the Times Union Center to take on the Siena Saints (2-3). Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Colgate Raiders at Siena Saints ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Saints lost to the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, 80-69, while the Raiders lost big to the Syracuse Orange, 77-56.
Colgate had a better effective field goal percentage (0.471 vs. 0.492) while Siena had a turnover percentage of 9.2 (better than their season average of 14.6). Jalen Pickett had a good performance for Siena with 25 points, seven assists and six rebounds. Colgate, meanwhile, was lifted by Will Rayman, who recorded 13 points and eight rebounds.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams square off. Siena ranks 288th in possessions per game (67.5) and Colgate is 301st (67.2) since last season. Ball security should be an advantage for the Raiders. They rank 51st at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.7 percent), while the Saints have forced the 22nd-fewest turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 16.0 percent).
Colgate Raiders at Siena Saints Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Siena, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Colgate ranks 49th in three pointers attempted per game (25.5) while Siena ranks 245th (20.2).
- The Saints rank 189th in rebounds per game (35.0) while the Raiders rank 247th (33.9).
- The Raiders rank 186th in assists per game (13.2) while the Saints rank 293rd (11.2).
- Colgate ranks 205th in steals per game (5.7) while Siena ranks 275th (4.9).
