Siena Saints vs Miami (OH) RedHawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Saints versus the RedHawks? 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. The over/under for this game is set at 139 points, and Miami (OH) is favored by -4.5 against Siena in a non-conference matchup.
SIENA SAINTS VS MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Miami (OH) RedHawks -4.5
This game will be played at Suncoast Credit Union Arena at 11:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.
WHY BET THE MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the RedHawks.
- Not only will Miami (OH) pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can The Saints Secure a Road Victory?
Siena’s recent game against Xavier on Wednesday saw them fall 80-55 on the road. Entering the game as +26.5 point underdogs, the Saints managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 135, falling short of the 143 O/U line.
After trailing 44-28 at halftime, Siena scored 27 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. Although they couldn’t close the gap, the Saints’ performance against a strong Xavier team was better than expected.
Siena’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 55 points with a field goal percentage of 41.7%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-18, and their effective field goal percentage was 47.9%. The Saints also had a tough time at the free-throw line, making only 9 of 20 attempts for 45%.
Ryan Conwell led the way with 16 points, shooting 4-for-5 from three-point range. Marcus Foster was perfect from deep, hitting both of his attempts, and added 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Trey Green also contributed 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from downtown.
Even with limited trips to the free-throw line, Siena’s opponents managed to put up 80 points, shooting 50% from the field. They were particularly effective from two-point range, hitting 53% of their shots.
From beyond the arc, Siena’s defense allowed 11 threes on 24 attempts, a 45% success rate. They also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can The RedHawks Secure a Home Victory?
Miami (OH) faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 18th, as they traveled to Michigan to take on the Wolverines. The RedHawks entered the game as +23 point underdogs and ended up losing 94-67, failing to cover the spread.
After trailing 44-36 at halftime, Miami (OH) struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 31 points while allowing 50. The game’s total points reached 161, going over the pre-game O/U line of 151.
In their last game, Miami (OH) put up 67 points, shooting 40% from the field and 34.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 32 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 4 of 8 attempts.
Nimari Burnett was a standout, shooting 70% overall and hitting 4 of 7 threes, finishing with 18 points and 4 assists in 23 minutes. Tre Donaldson added 16 points, connecting on 3 of 4 threes, while also dishing out 4 assists.
Miami (OH) struggled defensively, giving up 94 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 57% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 65% shooting, with the other team hitting 21 of 32 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Miami (OH) gave up 14 threes on 29 attempts, a 48% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 15 times, where they made 10 free throws. The RedHawks allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.