Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Times Union Center Friday as the Siena Saints look to beat the odds vs the Niagara Purple Eagles in NCAA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Niagara Purple Eagles opened as 0-point in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Niagara Purple Eagles vs Siena Saints Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 4-11 and 4-4 ATS Siena Saints will face the 7-8 Niagara Purple Eagles, who own a 6-6 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Siena Saints are 3-5 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Niagara Purple Eagles are 11-1.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Siena Saints rated this week at No. 167 and the Niagara Purple Eagles sitting at No. 218.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Siena's No. 219 nationally ranked offense (69.93 points per game) against a Niagara Purple Eagles defense that sits as the No. 260 at 88.6 PPG. The Siena Saints have been averaging 42.62% from the field, less than the Purple Eagles have managed so far this season (43.11% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Purple Eagles were hammered by Rider on Sunday, losing by a 99-76 final at Gallagher Center-NY in college basketball betting action.
Siena suffered a 71-70 loss against Quinnipiac on Monday, getting 21 points from Evan Fisher in a losing effort at Times Union Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Niagara at Marist, Sunday, January 7th
Siena at Canisius, Sunday, January 7th