Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Siena vs Xavier NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Cincinnati.
Siena vs Xavier Prediction
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 over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 145 points, with Xavier being favored by -26 over Siena.
Siena vs. Xavier Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Siena Saints at Xavier Musketeers
- Where: Cincinnati at Cintas Center
- Date: Wednesday, November 20th
- Betting Odds XAV -26, SIENA +2300 | XAV -10000 O/U 145
Saints Preview: No Pressure for Siena as Away Dogs
Siena’s season continues to be a struggle after a 70-60 loss to Albany on Saturday. The Saints, who were +3.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 130, well under the 148 O/U line.
Siena trailed 28-26 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the 2nd half, where they were outscored 42-34. The Saints will need to tighten up defensively and find a way to generate more offense as the season progresses.
Saints Offense Breakdown
Siena's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 60 points on 36.2% shooting from the field. They hit 33.3% of their threes, going 8-for-24, and their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 76.9%, making 10 of 13 attempts.
Justin Neely led the way with 21 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Marcus Jackson also contributed, scoring 17 points with 8 rebounds, hitting 71.4% of his shots and 2 of 3 from beyond the arc.
Saints Team Defense
Siena's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field on 24 of 52 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 47% shooting, as their opponents went 21 for 44 on two-point shots.
From three-point range, Siena's defense held their opponents to just 8 attempts, with 3 makes for 37% shooting. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 of those attempts, shooting 79%. Siena gave up 9 offensive rebounds.
Musketeers Preview: Can the Musketeers Secure a Win at Home?
Xavier Musketeers Recent Game/Games
The Musketeers picked up a 75-60 win over Wake Forest on Saturday, November 16th. Playing at home, Xavier entered the game as 7-point favorites and covered the spread with the 15-point victory.
After leading 34-24 at halftime, Xavier scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The total points for the game were 135, falling short of the 155.5-point O/U line.
Musketeers Offense Breakdown
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 strong at the free-throw line, making 19 of 22 for 86.4%.
Ryan Conwell led the way with 21 points, knocking down 4 threes on 11 attempts. Hunter Sallis contributed 16 points and 5 assists, while Davin Cosby was efficient, hitting 3 of 5 threes and finishing with 13 points in just 21 minutes.
Musketeers Team Defense
Defensively, Xavier held their opponent to 60 points, allowing them to shoot 40% from the field on 23 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, they limited their opponent to 41% shooting, with 13 made two-point shots out of 31 attempts.
From three-point range, Xavier's defense gave up 10 threes on 26 attempts, a 38% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 19 free throws, shooting 86%. Xavier allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.
Saints vs Musketeers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five road games, Siena has averaged 65 points per game while allowing 72. The team's record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 4-1.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Xavier has an ATS record of 1-4 while averaging 75 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- Through their last five games as the underdog, the Saints have an ATS record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
- The Musketeers have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Siena vs Xavier Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Siena +26 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.