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The Siena Saints will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Thursday when they play host to the Niagara Purple Eagles at Times Union Center in NCAA basketball odds action.
Niagara Purple Eagles vs Siena Saints Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line
The Siena Saints betting line opened as -8.5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Niagara Purple Eagles vs Siena Saints Odds and Stats.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Siena Saints bring a 5-8 record (2-6-1 ATS) to this tilt against the 3-9 Purple Eagles, who are 3-8 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Siena go 2-1 so far and the Niagara Purple Eagles go 0-3-1.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Siena Saints rated this week at No. 221 and the Niagara Purple Eagles sitting at No. 288.
How Niagara Purple Eagles vs Siena Saints Stats Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Siena's No. 59-ranked scoring average of 72.62 PPG, against a Niagara Purple Eagles defense rated No. 210 and allowing 69.75 PPG. The Siena Saints FG% has averaged 42.91% to date this season, more than the Niagara Purple Eagles shooters have managed so far (38.49% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Niagara got 18 points from Dominique Reid but lost anyway, 66-50, to Monmouth on Sunday at Gallagher Center.
Siena suffered a 86-72 loss against Iona on Sunday, getting 21 points from Rob Poole in a losing effort at Times Union Center.
Niagara Purple Eagles vs Siena Saints Betting Odds Trends
Niagara is 4-20 SU in its last 24 games
Niagara is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Niagara is 3-22 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Niagara is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Siena
Siena is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Siena is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home
Siena is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Siena is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Niagara
Next Betting Matchups
Niagara at Manhattan, Saturday, January 10th
Siena at Fairfield, Sunday, January 11th
