Siena Saints vs Canisius Golden Griffins Betting Picks & Predictions
In this content, two professional basketball teams from New York, known as the "Siena Saints" and the "Canisius Golden Griffins," prepare to face each other in a game located
Game outlook
In this content, two professional basketball teams from New York, known as the "Siena Saints" and the "Canisius Golden Griffins," prepare to face each other in a game located in western New York. Both teams are hoping for a victory. The Siena Saints recently suffered a 93-69 home loss against Fairfield, failing to cover the line as a three-point underdog. Similarly, the Canisius Golden Griffins battled but ultimately lost 79-76 in overtime to Rider on the road, also failing to cover the line as a one-point underdog. The all-time series between the teams shows that the Saints have a 56-46 advantage, but the most recent matchup on January 15, 2023, resulted in a 66-62 home win for the Golden Griffins. Currently, Canisius is the favored team with a betting line of -11.5, and there has been no change in the line since its opening.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Saints +533 | Golden Griffins -798
Spread: Saints +11.5 (-110) | Golden Griffins -11.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 140.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Canisius will win straight-up is 89%.
Siena Saints
Siena suffered a significant loss to Fairfield in their recent game, resulting in their seventh consecutive defeat. This puts their overall record at 2-12 for the season, with a 1-2 standing in MAAC play. Despite initially leading by seven points in the first half, Siena ultimately struggled and experienced a 20-4 run by Fairfield, leading them to trail by 13 points at halftime. The game continued to go downhill for Siena, with a deficit as large as 30 points in the second half. Siena made 45.6% of their field goals and 5 out of 18 three-point attempts. In contrast, Fairfield had a 58.2% shooting percentage. Giovanni Emerjuju performed well for Siena, scoring 22 points in the loss. Overall, Siena has struggled offensively throughout the season, ranking 358th in scoring offense with an average of 60.2 points per game. They also have a below-average performance in rebounds (36.1 per game) and assists (10.9 per game). Defensively, Siena ranks 328th in scoring defense, allowing an average of 78.2 points per game. Sean Durugordon is a standout player for Siena, averaging 22.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. Michael Eley, Giovanni Emerjuju, and Zek Tekin also contribute as secondary scoring options. Siena shoots 39.5% from the floor, above average for a team. However, they struggle from three-point range with a 26.4% shooting percentage. Siena's free throw shooting is particularly poor, ranking second to last among all Division I teams with a 58.7% success rate. These statistics contribute to Siena's low power ranking of 321. They are ranked 358th in offense, 329th in defense, and have a season record of 2-12 (4-10 ATS). With regards to shooting, Siena makes 39.48% of their field goals and 58.72% of their free throws. Their three-point shooting percentage is 26.39%. Defensively, Siena allows opponents to make 48.69% of their field goals and 71.49% of free throws. They also struggle to defend against three-point shots, with opponents making 37.46% of their attempts. Siena's rebounding performance is relatively better, COUNT THE BASKET 😤 @MaseCourts with the tough take and finish #MarchOn pic.twitter.com/Kg0y7u6D3X