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Siena Looks to End Road Losing Streak Against Sacred Heart - Can the Saints Secure a Victory on the Road?

Siena will be looking to end their two-game road losing streak as they visit Sacred Heart at William H. Pitt Center. The Saints (11-14, 6-8 MAAC) will face the Pioneers (11-13, 7-6 MAAC) at 12 PM ET. Both teams are coming off recent losses, with Siena falling to Marist and Sacred Heart losing to Quinnipiac. Siena previously defeated Sacred Heart 93-75 in their only meeting this season. Sacred Heart is favored to win by 1.5 points according to betting odds. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Saints +103 | Pioneers -123
• Spread: Saints +1.5 (-110) | Pioneers -1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 152 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Sacred Heart will win straight-up is 55%.

Siena vs Sacred Heart Stats

Siena Saints

Siena's recent losses to Rider and Marist have halted their two-game winning streak and extended their five-game road losing streak. In their last game, they scored 64 points, shooting 35.8 percent from the field and 23.5 percent from beyond the arc. Gavin Doty led the team with 20 points and seven rebounds, while Major Freeman and Justice Shoats each contributed 16 points and four rebounds. Defensively, the Saints have struggled, allowing an average of 71 points per game. With a power ranking of 161, Siena is ranked 272 in offense and 175 in defense this season. They have an 11-14 record and are looking to improve their offensive and defensive statistics in order to secure a win in their upcoming game on Sunday.

Sacred Heart Pioneers Analysis

The Sacred Heart Pioneers recently had their five-game winning streak snapped by Quinnipiac, but they are looking to bounce back and secure their sixth win in their last seven games in their upcoming match. The team averages 76.9 points per game and showed strong offensive performance in their last game, with key players like Amiri Stewart, Tanner Thomas, and Mekhi Conner leading the way. However, the Pioneers have struggled defensively, giving up an average of 76.5 points per game and allowing 99 points in their last game. To secure a win, they will need to tighten up their defense. Additionally, the Pioneers have a power ranking of 83 and rank #121 for offense, hitting an average of 44.64% of their field goals and 36.87% of their three-pointers. On defense, they allow an average of 44.76% of field goals and 37.2% of three-pointers. Sacred Heart has an overall record of 11-13 and will be looking to improve upon their defensive performance in the upcoming game.

Sacred Heart Dominates Recent Games, Saints Struggle on the Road

Sacred Heart has demonstrated a strong performance lately, winning five of their last six games. On the other hand, the Saints have faced challenges on the road, losing five consecutive games. In terms of shooting accuracy, Sacred Heart has an advantage, with over 45 percent of successful shots in their recent games compared to the Saints' 41 percent on the road. Furthermore, Sacred Heart has excelled at free throw shooting, making over 76 percent of their attempts, while the Saints have struggled with less than a 65 percent success rate. Sacred Heart's ability to secure offensive rebounds, averaging more than nine per home game, provides them with increased scoring opportunities. Additionally, their low turnover rate of less than 10 per game in their last three matches will limit easy-scoring chances for the Saints. Given the Saints' defensive struggles, particularly away from home, it is expected that they will struggle to contain the Pioneers. Therefore, it is advisable to select Sacred Heart to cover the spread.

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