NCAAB Game Preview - Saints underdogs vs Greyhounds at Loyola

Siena SaintsLoyola Greyhounds
Jan 19, 7:30 PM | Reitz Arena

Siena Saints vs Loyola Greyhounds Odds

8-9TEAM RECORD12-5



Reitz Arena will host Greyhounds vs. Saints action on Thursday as both teams try to pay off for bettors in NCAAB action.

The Greyhounds sport records of 12-5 and 4-7 ATS heading into this battle, while the Saints have 8-9 and 5-6-2 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 4-7 for the Greyhounds and 6-7 for the Saints.



View Siena vs Loyola Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Sportsbooks had the Greyhounds installed as 9.5-point favorites in this particular matchup

Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new college basketball power rankings here, it's the No. 205-ranked Greyhounds and the No. 219-rated Saints in this matchup. Computer formulas aimed at predicting NCAAB scores point to a 68-62 win for the Greyhounds on Thursday.



How They Match Up:
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Loyola's No. 117-rated squad against Siena's No. 97-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Loyola rates No. 237 in the country with 5.5 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 326 nationally with 4.4 per match.

Defensively, Siena features the nation's No. 122-rated defense on the road, allowing 68.6 points per game. Loyola, meanwhile, comes in at No. 175 nationally in scoring at home.

Last time out for Siena, they were a 72-53 loser as they battled Manhattan on the road. They failed to cover in the match as an 8-point underdog. Siena got 16 points from O.D. Anosike but lost anyway, 72-53, to Manhattan on Saturday at Draddy Gymnasium.

Last time out for Loyola, they were a 74-63 loser as they battled Iona on the road. They failed to cover in the match as a 10.5-point underdog. Loyola got 21 points from Robert Olson but lost anyway, 74-63, to Iona on Sunday at Hynes Athletics Center.


Siena Saints Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Iona are 7-3
After playing Manhattan are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5

Loyola Greyhounds Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Saint Peter's are 5-5
After playing Iona are 5-5
After a loss are 8-2


A few Saints at Greyhounds trends to consider:
Siena is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Loyola
Siena is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Loyola is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Loyola's last 6 games when playing Siena
Loyola is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
Loyola is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Siena


Next up:
Siena home to Iona, Monday, January 23
Loyola home to Saint Peter's, Sunday, January 22

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