Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Siena vs Jacksonville NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Fort Myers.
Siena vs Jacksonville Prediction
Planning on watching today's Saints and Dolphins game? Catch the action at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, FL, as the Dolphins hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on FSW. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Jacksonville as the -7.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 133.5 points.
Siena vs. Jacksonville Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Siena Saints at Jacksonville Dolphins
- Where: Fort Myers at Suncoast Credit Union Arena
- Date: Tuesday, November 26th
- Betting Odds JAX -7.5, SIENA +270 | JAX -346 O/U 133.5
Saints Preview: Can the Saints Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
Siena’s season continued with a 70-58 loss to Miami (OH) on Monday. The Saints, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 128 fell short of the O/U line of 136.
After trailing 32-21 at halftime, Siena scored 37 points in the 2nd half but allowed 38, unable to close the gap.
Saints Offense Breakdown
Siena struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 58 points while shooting 35.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, with a 31% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 29 attempts. They also managed 7 offensive rebounds and 10 assists as a team.
Peter Suder and Kam Craft each contributed 18 points, with Suder shooting 77.8% from the field. Craft hit 5 of 13 from three-point range, shooting 33.3% overall. Eian Elmer and Brendan Coyle both shot 50%, with Coyle knocking down 4 of 8 from deep.
Saints Team Defense
Siena's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 56% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 14/25 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Siena's defense held the other team to 33% shooting, as they made 10 of 30 attempts. The Saints also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they hit 12 free throws for 70%. Siena allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.
Dolphins Preview: Can Jacksonville Lock in a Home Win?
Jacksonville Dolphins Recent Game/Games
Jacksonville fell to Mercer 90-89 on Monday, November 25th, in a game where they were -4.5 favorites. The Dolphins not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Jacksonville led 40-30 at halftime but allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 34. The total points for the game reached 179, exceeding the O/U line of 145.5.
Dolphins Offense Breakdown
Ahmad Robinson's 25 points and 4 assists led the way for Jacksonville, with Robert McCray adding 20 points and 8 rebounds. Tyler Johnson contributed 18 points, while Alex Holt and Kendall Munson each chipped in 14.
Robinson shot 60% from the field and hit 4 of 5 threes, while Brady Shoulders and Zimi Nwokeji each hit 50% from deep. The Dolphins shot 36.4% from three as a team, with an overall field goal percentage of 44.4%.
Dolphins Team Defense
Jacksonville's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 90 points on 58% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to convert 70% of their two-point attempts, with 29 makes on 41 tries.
From beyond the arc, Jacksonville's defense gave up 7 threes on 21 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they hit 11 shots, or 68%. Jacksonville allowed 9 offensive rebounds.
Saints vs Dolphins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Although Siena has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 57 points per game in these games.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Jacksonville has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 75 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Saints have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
- As the betting favorite, the Dolphins have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Jacksonville posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.
Siena vs Jacksonville Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Jacksonville -7.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.