Saint Peter's Peacocks Favored to Win Against Siena Saints in MAAC Conference Match
The Siena Saints will be facing off against the Saint Peter's Peacocks at the Yanitelli Center in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference game on Friday evening. The Saints,
Game outlook
The Siena Saints will be facing off against the Saint Peter's Peacocks at the Yanitelli Center in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference game on Friday evening. The Saints, with a record of 4-20 overall and 3-10 in the MAAC, recently secured a 68-63 road victory against the Manhattan Jaspers. On the other hand, the Peacocks, with a record of 11-11 overall and 7-6 in the conference, have been struggling, losing their last four games including a 64-62 home loss against the Fairfield Stags. Despite their recent poor form, Saint Peter's is considered the favorite to win this match by opening at -9.5 and the line has not changed.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Saints +370 | Peacocks -510
Spread: Saints +9.5 (-110) | Peacocks -9.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 124.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Saint Peters will win straight-up is 84%.
Siena Saints
The Siena Saints recently achieved a 68-63 road victory against the Manhattan Jaspers. The offensive performance was solid, with the team shooting 41.5% from the field, 37.5% from three-point range, and earning 21 free-throw attempts. Michael Eley, a sophomore guard, played exceptionally well, contributing 24 points, 16 rebounds, two assists, and three blocks in 37 minutes of play. On the defensive end, the Saints limited their opponent's scoring opportunities, holding Manhattan to 32.4% shooting from the field and 20.8% from beyond the arc, with only 16 trips to the free-throw line. However, the Siena Saints are currently facing challenges offensively, averaging 60.4 points per game and shooting 39.9% from the field. Defensively, the team also needs improvement, allowing an average of 75.2 points per game. In terms of rankings, Siena is ranked 360th in offense, averaging 60.09 points per game. Defensively, they rank 285th, allowing an average of 75.70 points per game. The team's record for this season is 4-20, with a 9-15 ATS (against the spread) record. Offensively, Siena ranks 347th in field goal percentage (39.80%) and 358th in free throw percentage (62.62%). Their three-point shooting percentage is 26.64%, ranking them 357th in the NCAA. The team averages 35.87 rebounds per game, ranking 172nd. They also average 10.26 offensive assists and 16.70 turnovers per game, ranking 349th and 362nd, respectively. On the defensive end, the Saints allow opponents to shoot 46.25% from the field (324th), 72.63% from the free-throw line (260th), and 35.75% from three-point range (314th). They average 34.87 defensive rebounds per game (ranked 34th). Defensively, the team averages 13.39 defensive assists and 10.35 turnovers per game, ranking 233rd and 325th, respectively.

