The Holy Cross Crusaders (1-11) visit Times Union Center to square off with the Siena Saints (4-5). The Crusaders can snap a five-game road losing streak. The game begins at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.
Holy Cross Crusaders at Siena Saints ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Saints won a close one over the Canisius Golden Griffins, 73-72, while the Crusaders got blown out by the Sacred Heart Pioneers, 89-68.
Siena out-rebounded Canisius. The Saints had more offensive rebounds (10 vs. two), defensive rebounds (32 vs. 27) and total rebounds (42 vs. 29). Holy Cross, meanwhile, did an excellent job of making free throws (10-14; 71.4 percent). Jalen Pickett fueled Siena with 22 points, six rebounds and five assists. Holy Cross, meanwhile, rallied around Austin Butler, who recorded 17 points, 17 rebounds and seven assists.
The Crusaders dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both contests. In the last matchup, Holy Cross won 60-57. Holy Cross’ free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Siena. The Crusaders had a rate of 0.065, while the Saints posted a mark of 0.037.
The physical Siena offense might be getting to the foul line a lot in this matchup. The Saints rank 80th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.189, while Holy Cross ranks 263rd in FTA rate allowed (0.210) dating back to the 2018-19 season.
Holy Cross Crusaders at Siena Saints Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Siena, ATS Winner – Holy Cross, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Siena averages 31.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 40th in the NCAA. Holy Cross ranks 208th in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
- The Crusaders average 20.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 125th in the NCAA. The Saints rank 148th in three pointers allowed per game (19.9).
- Siena ranks 164th in steals per game (5.7) while Holy Cross ranks 170th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
