Siena Saints vs. Iona Gaels Free Prediction 03/10/19

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The Siena Saints (17-15, 12-7 MAAC) clash against the Iona Gaels (15-15, 13-6 MAAC) in the Metro Atlantic Conference Tourney at Times Union Center. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 10, 2019.

Siena Saints vs. Iona Gaels ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Gaels barely escaped the Saint Peter’s Peacocks 73-71, while the Saints were victorious over the Rider Broncs 87-81.

The Saints knocked down 19 of their 23 free throws (82.6 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.791 (above their season average of 0.510). The Gaels, on the other hand, had a ridiculously low turnover percentage of 7.2 (better than their season average of 16.0) and had a free throw rate of 0.352 (above their season average of 0.270). Iona’s Tajuan Agee had a good outing, putting up 26 points and six rebounds. Jalen Pickett, meanwhile played a key role for Siena with 20 points and six assists.

Iona does a solid job at getting to the charity stripe. They rank 51st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.273), but Siena is among the best in the NCAA at keeping opponents off the line (ranking 33rd by allowing a FTA rate of 0.187).

Siena vs. Iona Free Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Iona, ATS Winner – Iona, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Siena ranks 25th in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while Iona ranks 264th (26.1).
  • The Saints rank 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Gaels rank 143rd (3.8).
  • Siena ranks 10th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while Iona ranks 47th (5.5).
  • The Saints rank 22nd in assists allowed per game (10.7) while the Gaels rank 245th (15.4).
  • Siena ranks 91st in rebounds allowed per game (33.4) while Iona ranks 230th (36.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Saints have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (7.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.2 points per game (0.4 above their season average).
  • The Gaels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.8, up from 0.1 for the season.