Siena Saints vs Xavier Musketeers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24
Looking to win big? The Saints and Musketeers face off at 6:30 ET on FS1. The Musketeers are hosting the game at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, OH. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Xavier as the -26 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 145 points.
SIENA SAINTS VS XAVIER MUSKETEERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Siena Saints +26
This game will be played at Cintas Center at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.
WHY BET THE SIENA SAINTS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Musketeers.
- Even though we have Xavier winning straight-up, we like Siena at +26.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can the Saints Grab a Win in Cincinnati?
Siena’s season continued with a 70-60 loss to Albany on Saturday. The Saints, who were +3.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the 148 O/U line.
Siena trailed 28-26 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 42 points while scoring 34.
Siena’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.2% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, finishing with 60 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%, and they hit 76.9% of their free throws, going 10-for-13 from the line.
Justin Neely led the way with 21 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the floor. Marcus Jackson added 17 points, hitting 71.4% of his shots and connecting on 2-of-3 from deep.
Siena’s defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 47% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Siena’s defense held their opponents to just 3 made threes on 8 attempts, a 37% success rate. The Saints also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 24 times, where they hit 19 free throws, shooting 79%.
Will Xavier Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
Xavier improved to 3-0 on the season with a 75-60 win over Wake Forest on Saturday, November 16th. The Musketeers were -7 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the 15-point victory. The total points for the game were 135, which was under the O/U line of 155.5.
Xavier took control early, leading 34-24 at halftime. They scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36 points to Wake Forest.
Xavier’s offense put up 75 points in their latest game, shooting 40.4% from the field. They connected on 38.5% of their three-point attempts, hitting 10 of 26 from deep, and were efficient at the free-throw line, making 19 of 22 for 86.4%.
Ryan Conwell led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 threes, while Hunter Sallis added 16 points and 5 assists. Davin Cosby contributed 13 points off the bench, shooting 66.7% overall and 60% from beyond the arc.
Despite giving up 60 points, Xavier’s defense held their opponent to 40% shooting from the field, with 23 made baskets on 57 attempts. Inside the arc, the Musketeers limited their opponent to 41% shooting, allowing 13 two-point field goals on 31 attempts.
From three-point range, Xavier’s defense saw their opponent connect on 10 of 26 attempts, good for 38%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 19 for 86%. The Musketeers gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.