Siena at Niagara 1/19/20 - NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions

By: Zack |

Last Updated: 01/18/2020 at 8:45 PM ET

On Sunday, the Siena Saints visit Gallagher Center in Niagara Falls, New York to play the Niagara Purple Eagles. Sienna fell to 7-8 overall and 3-3 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference following its 73-63 loss to Canisius on Friday night. The Saints could not battle back from a 10-point halftime deficit. Jalen Pickett led Siena with 21 points and six rebounds while Elijah Burns chipped in with 13 points.

Jalen Pickett is the leading scorer and leader in assists for the Saints with averages of 15.9 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. Manny Camper is the leading rebounder for Siena with an average of 11.3 per game. The Saints have four players averaging double-figures in scoring.

Niagara improved to 5-11 overall and 3-2 the MAAC following its 70-68 victory over Rider on Friday. Marcus Hammond led the Purple Eagles with 15 points and seven assists and sank the game-winning shot as the buzzer sounded giving Niagara the narrow victory over the Broncs. Niagara is one game behind both Quinnipiac and Manhattan in the MAAC.

Marcus Hammond is the leading scorer and leader in assists with averages of 13.2 points and 3.3 assists per game. Greg Kuakumensah is the leading rebounder with an average of 4.4 per game. James Towns is the second leading scorer for Niagara with an average of 12.4 points per game. Niagara has three players averaging double figures in scoring.

Niagara is coming off a big win over Rider, while Siena absorbed a 10-point loss to Canisius. The Purple Eagles have played well in the MAAC covering the spread in 4 of their last 6. Siena on the other hand has failed to cover each of its last 7 overall and 10 of its last 11. Final Score Prediction, Niagara Purple Eagles win and cover ATS 71-60.

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