Rider vs Siena Pick – Basketball Predictions & Odds 2/24/23

The Siena Saints and Rider Broncs meet Friday in college basketball action at the Alumni Gymnasium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

The Siena Saints Betting Preview

The Siena Saints are averaging 69.1 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 65.9 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Javian McCollum is averaging 15.4 points and 3.8 assists, while Jackson Stormo is averaging 13.1 points and 5.3 rebounds. Andrew Platek is the third double-digit scorer and Michael Eley is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Siena Saints are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free throw line. The Siena Saints are allowing 32.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.1 rebounds per game.

The Rider Broncs Betting Preview

The Rider Broncs are averaging 70.6 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 67.5 points on 41.9 percent shooting. Dwight Murray Jr. is averaging 16.6 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Mervin James is averaging 13 points and 1.5 assists. Allen Powell is the third double-digit scorer and Allen Betrand is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Rider Broncs are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free throw line. The Rider Broncs are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game.

Siena vs Rider Trends 

The Saints are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Broncs are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The under is 7-3 in Saints last 10 overall. The under is 10-4 in Broncs last 14 overall.

Randy’s Free Pick

There’s not much separation between these teams, and the Rider Broncs are just 2-7 ATS at home. The Siena Saints are 7-5 ATS on the road, and they actually win in the underdog role by an average of 2.2 points. Close game, and you can argue Siena is the better side. Give me the free bucket.