Siena Saints vs Jacksonville Dolphins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Saints versus the Dolphins? Tip off is at at 11:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FSW. The game will be played at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, FL. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 133.5 points, and Jacksonville is favored by -7.5 vs. Siena.
SIENA SAINTS VS JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Jacksonville Dolphins -7.5
This game will be played at Suncoast Credit Union Arena at 11:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.
WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Dolphins.
- Not only will Jacksonville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Does Siena Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Siena’s latest outing saw them fall 70-58 to Miami (OH) on Monday, November 25th. The Saints were +4.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 128, falling short of the 136-point over/under line.
Siena struggled early, trailing 32-21 at halftime. Although they scored 37 points in the 2nd half, they allowed 38, preventing them from closing the gap.
Siena’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 58 points on 35.2% shooting from the field. They connected on 31% of their three-point attempts, hitting 9 of 29 from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 44.4%.
Peter Suder and Kam Craft each scored 18 points, with Suder shooting 77.8% from the field, while Craft knocked down 5 threes on 13 attempts. The Saints managed only 7 offensive rebounds and recorded 10 assists in the game.
Siena’s defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 24 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, the Saints allowed 56% shooting, as the other team went 14 for 25 on two-point shots.
From beyond the arc, Siena’s defense held the other team to 33% shooting, with 10 made threes on 30 attempts. The Saints also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they hit 12, good for 70%. Siena gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will the Dolphins Find a Way to Win at Home?
Jacksonville Dolphins Recent Game/Games
The Dolphins dropped a 90-89 decision to the Bears on Monday, November 25th. Jacksonville, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.
Jacksonville led 40-30 at halftime but allowed Mercer to score 44 points in the 2nd half while only putting up 34 points themselves. The total points for the game reached 179, going over the pre-game O/U line of 145.5.
Ahmad Robinson led the way with 25 points and 4 assists, hitting 4 of 5 from deep. Robert McCray added 20 points and 8 rebounds, while Tyler Johnson contributed 18 points, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.
The Dolphins shot 44.4% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 36.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 22 attempts. Jacksonville also grabbed 20 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists in the win.
Jacksonville’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 90 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 58% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they gave up 29 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 70% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Jacksonville’s opponents hit 7 of 21 threes, shooting 33%. The Dolphins also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 68%. Jacksonville allowed 9 offensive rebounds.