The Siena Saints (2-2) will travel to John J. Lee Amphitheater to challenge the Yale Bulldogs (2-2). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
Siena Saints vs. Yale Bulldogs ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Bulldogs lost to the Oklahoma State Cowboys, 64-57, while the Saints lost a tough one against the Harvard Crimson, 59-56.
Siena forced Harvard into a turnover percentage of 25.3 (above their season average of 17.6) while Yale held Oklahoma State to an effective field goal percentage of 0.431 (below their season average of 0.512). Yale was lifted by Paul Atkinson, who recorded 14 points and 10 rebounds. Don Carey, meanwhile played well for Siena, contributing 17 points, five rebounds and five assists.
It will be a battle of conflicting styles as the up-tempo Bulldogs will look to push the more grind-it-out Saints. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Bulldogs rank 34th in possessions per game while the Saints are 349th. Additionally, the Saints rank 31st in turnover percentage (16.3 percent), while the Bulldogs rank 329th in opponents’ turnover percentage (16.2 percent).
Siena Saints at Yale Bulldogs Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Yale, ATS Winner – Yale, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Yale ranks 30th in rebounds per game (38.9) while Siena ranks 317th (30.4).
- The Bulldogs rank 15th in assists per game (16.6) while the Saints rank 216th (12.5).
- Yale ranks 40th in blocks per game (4.4) while Siena ranks 195th (2.7).
- The Saints rank eighth in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Bulldogs rank 229th (7.1).
- Siena ranks 35th in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while Yale ranks 245th (23.9).
