Quinnipiac Bobcats vs Siena Saints NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/2/25
Betting on today’s Bobcats and Saints game? Catch the action at MVP Arena in Albany, NY, as the Saints hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. Quinnipiac is favored by -5.5 in this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference contest against Siena. The game’s over/under currently sits at 142.5 points.
QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS VS SIENA SAINTS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Siena Saints +5.5
This game will be played at MVP Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, February 2nd.
WHY BET THE SIENA SAINTS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Saints.
- Not only will Siena pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Will the Bobcats Win in Albany?
Quinnipiac Bobcats Recent Game/Games
Quinnipiac improved to 12-8 on the season with an 81-69 home win over Fairfield on Friday, January 31st. The Bobcats entered the game as 12-point favorites, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread.
Quinnipiac led 36-34 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Fairfield 45-35. The game’s total points reached 150, surpassing the O/U line of 145.5.
Quinnipiac put up 81 points in their latest game, shooting 43.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.6%. They connected on 34.5% of their threes, hitting 10 of 29 attempts, while shooting 53.6% from two-point range. At the free-throw line, the Bobcats were solid, converting 80.8% of their 26 attempts.
Amarri Monroe led the way with 27 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 57.1% overall and 44.4% from deep. Deon Perry added 23 points, knocking down 6 of 10 threes. The Bobcats finished with 16 assists and 7 offensive rebounds in the win.
Quinnipiac’s defense gave up 69 points, with their opponent shooting 43% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 53% shooting, with their opponent hitting 15 of 28 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Quinnipiac’s opponent went 10/29, shooting 34%. They also sent them to the line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws, an 80% success rate. Quinnipiac allowed 7 offensive rebounds.
Is a Home Win Possible for the Saints?
Siena Saints Recent Game/Games
The Saints dropped to 9-12 on the season after a 72-67 road loss to Marist on Friday. Siena entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 139, surpassing the O/U line of 126.5.
Siena trailed 33-26 at halftime but put up a fight in the second half, scoring 41 points while allowing 39. Despite the loss, the Saints showed some resilience in the second half.
Siena’s offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 21 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.3%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, converting 15 of 18 attempts for 83.3%.
Elijah Lewis, Gavin Doty, and Justice Shoats each scored 19 points, with Doty hitting 2 of 4 from deep and shooting 63.6% overall. Lewis added 8 rebounds and 3 assists, while Jaden Daughtry contributed a double-double with 13 points and 10 boards, hitting both of his three-point attempts.
Siena’s defense gave up 72 points, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 52% shooting on two-pointers, as their opponents went 20/38 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Siena’s defense held their opponents to 33% shooting, with 8 made threes on 24 attempts. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 8, shooting 61%.