Siena Saints vs Marist Red Foxes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/31/25
Betting on today’s Saints and Red Foxes game? Catch the action at McCann Center in Poughkeepsie, NY, as the Red Foxes hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPNU. 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 SAINTS VS MARIST RED FOXES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Marist Red Foxes -4.5
This game will be played at McCann Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, January 31st.
WHY BET THE MARIST RED FOXES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Red Foxes.
- Not only will Marist pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 124.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will Siena Come Through as Road Underdogs?
Siena Saints Recent Game/Games
The Saints’ record dropped to 9-11 after a 72-68 road loss to Iona on Saturday. Siena entered the game as +5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.
Trailing 34-31 at halftime, Siena scored 37 points in the 2nd half but allowed 38. The total points for the game were 140, just over the O/U line of 137.5.
Siena’s offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 38.9% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 27 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, and they connected on 81% of their free throws, going 17 for 21 from the line.
Dejour Reaves led the way with 24 points, shooting 58.8% overall, while Brendan Coyle added 22 points, hitting 5 of 10 from deep. Adam Njie Jr. contributed 16 points and 7 assists, and Gavin Doty also chipped in 16 points, making 4 of 7 from three-point range.
Despite Siena’s defensive efforts, they allowed 72 points on 46% shooting from the field. The opposing team found success inside, hitting 48% of their two-point attempts, going 19/39.
From beyond the arc, Siena’s defense couldn’t contain the shooters, who connected on 8/19 threes for 42%. Siena also sent them to the line 15 times, where they made 10 free throws (66%).
Can the Red Foxes Deliver Being Favored 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 favorites and covered the spread comfortably.
After leading 30-27 at halftime, Marist’s defense clamped down, 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.
Marist’s offense was clicking in their last game, as they shot 52.8% from the field and posted an effective field goal percentage of 60.4%. They connected on 42.9% of their three-point attempts, going 9-for-21 from beyond the arc, and hit 83.3% of their free throws, making 5 of 6.
Inside the arc, the Red Foxes shot 59.4%, hitting 19 of 32 two-point attempts. They dished out 19 assists and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds. Josh Pascarelli led the way with 15 points and 4 assists, while Paul McMillan IV added 13 points despite shooting just 5-for-20 from the field.
Marist’s defense was dominant, giving up just 47 points while holding the opposing team to 29% shooting from the field. They allowed only 17 made baskets on 57 attempts.
Inside the arc, Marist limited their opponent to 27% shooting, with just 10 made two-point shots on 36 attempts. From three-point range, the opposing team hit 7 of 21 attempts, shooting 33%. Marist also sent them to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 6 for 75%.