Siena Saints vs Quinnipiac Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Saints and Bobcats. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Bobcats at M&T Bank Arena in Hamden, CT. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference game currently have Quinnipiac as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 141.5 points.
SIENA SAINTS VS QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Quinnipiac Bobcats -4.5
This game will be played at M&T Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 10th.
WHY BET THE QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Bobcats.
- Not only will Quinnipiac pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can Siena Secure a Road Victory?
Siena’s season record dropped to 7-8 after a narrow 74-73 loss to Iona on Sunday. The Saints, who were -2.5 favorites at home, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.
Siena led 38-37 at halftime but were outscored 37-35 in the second half. The total points for the game reached 147, surpassing the O/U line of 134.5.
Siena put up 73 points in their latest game, shooting 44.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 53.3%, and they connected on 72.2% of their free throws, going 26-for-36 from the line.
Brendan Coyle led the way with 20 points, hitting 4-of-6 from three-point range. Justice Shoats added 16 points and 4 assists, while Adam Njie Jr. contributed 13 points and 5 rebounds. Clarence Rupert was efficient, shooting 83.3% from the field, and Justin Menard knocked down 3-of-5 threes, finishing with 11 points.
Despite Siena’s defensive efforts, they allowed 74 points in their last game. The Saints’ opponents shot 44% from the field, hitting 20 of their 45 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Siena’s defense gave up 7 threes on 21 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 26 free throws.
Will the Bobcats Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
Quinnipiac fell to 6-8 on the season after a 69-62 road loss to Marist on Sunday. The Bobcats entered the game as +1 underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points of 131 fell short of the O/U line of 137.5.
Quinnipiac struggled in the first half, trailing 30-19 at the break, but they showed signs of life in the second half, scoring 43 points while allowing 39.
Quinnipiac’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%. They hit 39.1% of their three-pointers, connecting on 9 of 23 attempts, while their two-point shooting was just 36.1%.
Josh Pascarelli led the way with 20 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 64.3% from the field. Elijah Lewis added 19 points and 4 assists, and Amarri Monroe contributed 15 points, hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc.
Quinnipiac’s defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 50% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 19/38.
From beyond the arc, Quinnipiac held their opponent to 30% shooting, with 6 made threes on 20 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they hit 13 free throws (68%). Quinnipiac gave up 7 offensive rebounds.