Siena looks to cover the Saints-Purple Eagles pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 8-5 mark when they host Niagara in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Niagara Purple Eagles in this one, their betting line was listed as 13-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Niagara Purple Eagles vs Siena Saints Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Siena Saints sport a record of 8-5 and 4-3 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Niagara Purple Eagles have 3-10 and 5-5 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 4-3 for the Siena Saints and 5-5 for the Niagara Purple Eagles.
This game puts the Siena Saints, most recently No. 119 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Niagara Purple Eagles, who rate No. 274 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Siena's No. 97-rated squad against Niagara's No. 173-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Siena rates No. 223 in the country with 5.46 per game, while their foes tonight, the Niagara Purple Eagles rank No. 220 nationally with 5.46 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Niagara suffered a 82-68 loss against St. Bonaventure on Wednesday, getting 19 points from Emile Blackman in a losing effort at Reilly Center.
Lavon Long scored 13 points in a futile effort to lead the Saints to a win (they lost 73-64 to Vermont at Roy L Patrick Gymnasium on Tuesday).
Next Betting Matchups
Niagara at Iona, Monday, January 4th
Siena at Manhattan, Monday, January 4th