Marist Red Foxes vs Siena Saints Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Siena vs Marist NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Poughkeepsie.

Siena vs Marist Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Saints and Red Foxes. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPNU, and it's hosted by the Red Foxes at McCann Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference game currently have Marist as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 124.5 points.

Siena vs. Marist Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Siena Saints at Marist Red Foxes
Where: Poughkeepsie at McCann Center
Date: Friday, January 31st
Betting Odds MARIST -4.5, SIENA +174 | MARIST -214 O/U 124.5

Saints Preview: Is a Win at Poughkeepsie Possible for the Saints?

Siena Saints Recent Game/Games

The Saints fell to 9-11 on the season after a 72-68 road loss to Iona on Saturday. Siena entered the game as +5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 140, just over the 137.5 O/U line.

Siena trailed 34-31 at halftime and scored 37 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 38 points to Iona, leading to the loss.

Saints Offense Breakdown

Siena's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 38.9% from the field. They connected on 9 of 27 three-pointers, hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, while their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%.

At the free-throw line, the Saints shot 81%, making 17 of 21 attempts. They grabbed 9 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists, with Adam Njie Jr. leading the way with 7 assists.

Saints Team Defense

Siena's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Siena's opponents hit 8 of 19 shots, good for 42%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 10, shooting 66%. Siena allowed 12 offensive rebounds.

Red Foxes Preview: Can the Red Foxes Hold Strong at Home?

Marist Red Foxes Recent Game/Games

Marist improved to 15-3 on the season with a dominant 70-47 road win over Canisius on Saturday. The Red Foxes entered the game as -8.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease.

Marist led 30-27 at halftime before clamping down defensively, allowing just 20 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40. The game’s total points of 117 fell short of the 131.5 O/U line.

Red Foxes Offense Breakdown

Marist's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 52.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.4%. They hit 59.4% of their two-point attempts and connected on 42.9% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-21 from three-point range.

The Red Foxes dished out 19 assists, with Josh Pascarelli contributing 4 assists along with 15 points. Paul McMillan IV added 13 points despite shooting just 25.0% overall, while Cam Palesse chipped in 12 points, hitting 50.0% of his threes.

Red Foxes Team Defense

Marist's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 47 points on 29% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team hitting only 10 of 36 shots (27%).

From beyond the arc, Marist allowed 7 threes on 21 attempts (33%). They sent the opponent to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 6 shots (75%). Marist also gave up just 6 offensive rebounds.

Saints vs Red Foxes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last five road contests, Siena has a 4-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 65 points per game.
Through their last ten home contests, the Red Foxes offense has averaged 68 points per game while allowing an average of 65. Marist posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 6-3-1 ATS.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Siena has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 1-4 straight up.
Over the team's last three games as the favorite, the Red Foxes struggled vs the spread going just 1-2. However, they still had a straight up mark of 2-1.