Niagara vs Siena College Basketball Picks, Odds, Predictions 2/20/21

The Siena Saints and the Niagara Purple Eagles meet Saturday in college basketball action from Gallagher Center. 

Siena enters this one with an 8-2 record. The Saints are 2-2 in their last four games and coming off a win over Marist. As for Niagara, they’re 7-9 this year. The Eagles are 1-2 in their last three and coming off a win over Monmouth. Check back all season long for free college basketball picks at Sports Chat Place. 

Siena got their season started on January 3 and promptly rattled off six straight wins before a loss to Saint Peter’s on January 22. The Saints got the win in the Peacocks rematch, then split a pair of games with Marist on January 30 and 31. 

In the 63-50 win over Marist their last time out, Siena’s Manny Camper put up 19 points with 13 rebounds and two assists. Jalen Pickett was also in double-figures there with 11 points, five rebounds and one assist in 34 minutes on the floor. 

Over on the Niagara side, they’ve been hovering around .500 for most of the season. Since beginning at 5-5 through 10 games, the Eagles have gone 2-4, falling to Manhattan, Quinnipiac and Monmouth while otherwise beating Quinnipiac and Monmouth. 

In the 84-74 win over Monmouth on January 30, Niagara’s Kobi Nwandu led the way on 25 points with three assists and one rebound. Jordan Cintron added 22 points with eight rebounds and two assists, and Greg Kuakumensah chipped in 10 points. 

The Eagles are 1-4 ATS in their last five Friday games and 10-2 ATS in their last 12 home games. The under is 8-1 in Niagara’s last nine Friday games and 5-2 in their last seven overall. 

Meanwhile, the Saints are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 road games and 6-2 ATS in their last eight Friday games. The over is 5-2 in Siena’s last seven road games and the under is 4-0 in their last four overall. 

PICK: I like Niagara a little better in this one, but I’m probably staying away. It’s been a while since we’ve seen either team on the court so this game may get a little sloppy in terms of chemistry. Niagara has given up a good chunk of points over the last few games, but they’ve also scored fairly well themselves. I think the Eagles offense can power out a cover here, but it’ll be tight.