Bucknell Bison vs Siena Saints NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
Planning on watching today’s Bison and Saints game? Catch the action at Mohegan Sun Arena Wilkes-Barre in Wilkes Barre Township, PA, as the Saints hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. Bucknell is the -3.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Siena. The over/under for the game is set at 132.5 points.
BUCKNELL BISON VS SIENA SAINTS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Siena Saints +3.5
This game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena Wilkes-Barre at 6:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE SIENA SAINTS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Saints.
- Not only will Siena pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Is It the Bison Game to Lose on the Road?
Bucknell Bison Recent Game/Games
Bucknell faced a tough challenge on Wednesday, November 27th, as they went on the road to play Maryland. The Bison were +26 point underdogs going into the game and ended up losing 91-67. Despite the loss, Bucknell managed to cover the spread.
Maryland took control early, leading 51-28 at halftime. Bucknell played better in the second half, scoring 39 points and allowing 40. The game’s total points reached 158, surpassing the 142-point over/under line.
Bucknell’s offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 44.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They hit 11 threes at a 39.3% clip, while their two-point shooting was 48.4%.
Ruot Bijiek led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 of 8 from deep. Tafara Gapare added 19 points on 7 of 9 shooting, including 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. Derik Queen contributed 15 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field.
Defensively, Bucknell struggled, giving up 91 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Bison allowed their opponent to connect on 33 of 66 attempts.
Inside the arc, Bucknell’s defense gave up 21 two-point field goals on 35 attempts, a 60% shooting rate. From three-point range, they allowed 12 threes on 31 attempts, a 38% success rate. The Bison also sent their opponent to the line 20 times, where they made 13 free throws (65%).
Can the Saints Offense Score Enough at Home?
Siena’s recent 75-64 loss to Jacksonville on Tuesday marked another setback for the Saints. Entering the game as +6.5 point underdogs, Siena not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 139, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 130.5.
After falling behind 41-26 at halftime, the Saints showed some resilience by outscoring Jacksonville 38-34 in the second half. However, their improved play after the break wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.
Siena’s offense put up 64 points in their latest game, shooting 40.4% from the field and 31.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.2%, and they connected on 75% of their free throws, hitting 15 of 20 attempts.
Robert McCray and Gavin Doty both scored 21 points, with McCray adding 5 assists and 8 rebounds. Doty shot 63.6% overall and hit 2 of 3 from deep, while McCray made 3 of 5 from three-point range.
Siena’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field on 25/53 shooting. Inside the arc, the Saints allowed 18 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.
From three-point range, the opposing team hit 7 of their 14 attempts, shooting 50%. Siena also sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 18 free throws for a 69% success rate. The Saints gave up 6 offensive rebounds.