Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs Siena Saints NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/6/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Peacocks versus the Saints? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at MVP Arena in Albany, NY. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 128 points, and Siena is favored by -3.5 to win at home against Saint Peter’s.
SAINT PETER’S PEACOCKS VS SIENA SAINTS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Siena Saints -3.5
This game will be played at MVP Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 6th.
WHY BET THE SIENA SAINTS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 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 128 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can Saint Peter’s Pull Off a Road Win?
Saint Peter’s Peacocks Recent Game/Games
Saint Peter’s dropped to 6-11 on the season after a 79-64 home loss to Mount St. Mary’s on Sunday. The Peacocks were -4 favorites but failed to cover the spread.
Saint Peter’s trailed 39-32 at halftime and allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. The game’s total points of 143 exceeded the O/U line of 127.5.
Saint Peter’s struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.3% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range, finishing with 64 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 45%, and they managed 14 offensive rebounds, with only 9 assists as a team.
Dallas Hobbs led the Peacocks with 22 points and 4 assists, while Marcus Randolph and Jedy Cordilia each added 18 points. Cordilia was efficient, shooting 69.2% from the field, and Dola Adebayo also contributed 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7%.
Even though Saint Peter’s gave up 79 points, their defense held the opposing team to 38% shooting from the field, with 23 made baskets on 60 attempts. The Peacocks allowed 15 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Saint Peter’s defense limited the other team to 8 threes on 28 attempts, a 28% success rate. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 10 shots, hitting 71%. Saint Peter’s allowed 14 offensive rebounds.
Will Siena Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
Siena Saints Recent Game/Games
Siena improved to 10-12 on the season with an 84-75 win over Quinnipiac on Sunday. The Saints, who were +5 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
After trailing 40-29 at halftime, Siena turned things around in the second half, outscoring Quinnipiac 55-35. The game’s total points reached 159, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.
Siena put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 42.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.9%. They connected on just 24% of their three-point attempts, hitting 6 of 25 from deep, while shooting 53.8% on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, they made 24 of 31 attempts for a 77.4% success rate.
Amarri Monroe led the way with 28 points and 9 rebounds, despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Justice Shoats added 22 points and 6 assists, while Gavin Doty contributed 19 points, hitting 50% of his shots and 1 of 2 from beyond the arc. Reid Ducharme was also effective from three, making 3 of 6 and finishing with 13 points in 18 minutes.
Even with Siena’s defense giving up 75 points, they held their opponent to 42% shooting overall. The Saints allowed 21 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 53% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Siena’s defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 25 attempts, a 24% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 31 times, where they hit 24 free throws, shooting 77%. Siena gave up 10 offensive rebounds.