Marist Red Foxes and Siena Saints Set to Face off in College Basketball Showdown
On Thursday night, the Marist Red Foxes will face off against the Siena Saints in a college basketball game in Albany. Marist has a record of 11-9 and has been performing
Game outlook
On Thursday night, the Marist Red Foxes will face off against the Siena Saints in a college basketball game in Albany. Marist has a record of 11-9 and has been performing well against the spread with a record of 7-6. The team has been alternating wins and losses in their last seven games, with their most recent win coming against St. Peter's. This victory helped them climb up the standings. On the other hand, Siena has been struggling with a record of 3-19 and have lost their last six games. In league play, they have a record of 2-9 straight up and 5-6 against the spread. The game will be televised on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET. Marist is the betting favorite, opening at -4.5, and the line has not moved.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Red Foxes -230 | Saints +190
Spread: Red Foxes -4.5 (-110) | Saints +4.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 126 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Marist will win straight-up is 70%.
Marist Red Foxes
The Red Foxes have been known for their strong defense throughout the season, ranking ninth in the nation for scoring defense. They have allowed an average of 62.8 points per game and held their opponents to a 41.8% success rate from the field and a 32.3% success rate from beyond the arc. In their recent game against St. Peter's, they held them to a 35% shooting percentage and came out with a 63-52 victory. Their defense has been particularly effective in conference play, with seven out of 11 games being low-scoring affairs. However, their defense has struggled when playing away from home, allowing almost 70 points per game. On the offensive side, Marist ranks 347th in the nation in scoring, averaging 64.58 points per game. They have a field goal percentage of 44.69% and a free throw percentage of 65.23%. Their three-point shooting percentage is 33.87%. They average 31.53 rebounds per game and 11.89 offensive assists, but also have 12.42 turnovers per game. Defensively, Marist allows opponents to make 42.16% of their field goals and 68.75% of their free throws. They also allow opponents to make 32.11% of their three-point attempts. They average 33.47 defensive rebounds per game and have 9.58 defensive assists, but also have 14.42 turnovers per game. Overall, Marist has a record of 11-9 this season and has performed well against the spread. Javon from the top floor 🫢🔨 #NCAAMBB pic.twitter.com/pjdyEtxEev