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Siena College Saints Favored to Win in High-Stakes Matchup Against Niagara Purple Eagles

The Siena College Saints, with a record of 12-14 overall and 7-8 in the MAAC, will be facing off against the Niagara Purple Eagles, who have a record of 10-15 overall and 5-9 in the MAAC, in a conference matchup. In their previous meeting on Dec. 6, 2024, Niagara narrowly defeated Siena 69-68. Despite this, Siena is favored to win with a spread opening at -6.5, which has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Purple Eagles +220 | Saints -275
• Spread: Purple Eagles +6.5 (-110) | Saints -6.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 138 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Siena will win straight-up is 73%.

Niagara vs Siena Stats

Niagara Purple Eagles

Niagara University's basketball team, the Purple Eagles, currently holds the 10th spot in the MAAC standings with five games left in the season. Maintaining this position is crucial, as only the top 10 teams in the conference qualify for the end of season tournament. Despite a recent heartbreaking loss to Mount Saint Mary's, where they led by three points with nine seconds left but ultimately fell 84-83, player Olumide Adelodun continues to lead the team in points and rebounds. Overall, Niagara has struggled this season, with a power ranking of 115 and a record of 9-14 (9-14 ATS). Their offense ranks 317th in the country, while their defense is 322nd. Issues with getting to the free throw line have hampered their performance, though they shoot a strong 74.3% when given the opportunity. On offense, the Purple Eagles shoot an average of 45.00% from the field and 34.81% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 45.68% from the field and 37.07% from beyond the arc. Additionally, they average 31.04 rebounds per game and commit 12.13 turnovers defensively. Despite these limitations, Niagara continues to work towards a successful end to the season.

Siena Saints Analysis

The Siena Saints are currently ranked 8th in the conference, but are only 1.5 games out of 4th place, which would secure their spot in the postseason tournament quarterfinals. They recently broke a two-game losing streak by defeating Sacred Heart 80-73, with standout performances from freshman Gavin Doty who led with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Overall, Siena is rated 239th in the country and has a 16-9-1 record against the spread. Leading players include Justice Shoats, Major Freeman, and Brendan Coyle, with Doty showing significant improvement in scoring over the last seven games. The Saints have a power ranking of 86 and rank #278 in offense and #167 in defense. Key statistics show areas for improvement in field goal percentage, three-point shooting, rebounding, and turnover margin. Despite some weaknesses on defense, the team is showing promise and potential for a strong finish to the season.

Highly Competitive MAAC Matchup Expected Between Siena and Niagara

Both teams are in need of a victory in this matchup, and given the competitive nature of the MAAC conference, it is difficult to confidently assign a significant point spread. Niagara, with a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, has shown resilience with five of their seven losses being decided by a margin of five points or fewer. A close game is anticipated. Historically, the head-to-head matchups between Siena and Niagara have been closely contested, with eight of the last ten meetings being determined by a six-point differential or less. Considering this trend, it may be prudent to consider wagering on the underdog to cover the spread in this matchup.

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