Canisius vs Siena Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 18

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  • Canisius (9-13) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Siena (9-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • Canisius / Siena TV channel: ESPN+

The Canisius Golden Griffins (9-13) visit MVP Arena to take on the Siena Saints (9-16) on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Albany, NY.

Canisius is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Canisius vs. Siena Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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Canisius vs. Siena Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Canisius-3.5 -110O 138.5 -115-175
Siena +3.5 -110U 138.5 -105+145

Canisius vs Siena Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Canisius will win this college basketball game with 61.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Canisius vs Siena Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Siena will cover the spread with 58.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Canisius has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 28 games (+6.65 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Canisius have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+4.50 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.25 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.20 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Siena has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.80 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Siena has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.30 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Siena has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)

Canisius Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Canisius has a 9-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.3 Units / -20.95% ROI).

  • 8-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.1 Units / -3.29% ROI
  • 10-13 when betting the Over for -4.3 Units / -16.96% ROI
  • 13-10 when betting the Under for +2.05 Units / 8.12% ROI

Siena Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Siena has a 9-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.6 Units / -31.33% ROI).

  • 4-21 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.4 Units / -56.31% ROI
  • 10-14 when betting the Over for -5.4 Units / -19.64% ROI
  • 14-10 when betting the Under for +3 Units / 10.91% ROI

Canisius Offensive Stats & Trends:

Canisius is shooting 64% from the free throw line (284/444) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Canisius has averaged 13.1 turnovers per game (302 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 35th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Canisius has made 7.6 three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Canisius is shooting 69% from the free throw line (612/892) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 71%

Siena Offensive Stats & Trends:

Siena is shooting 27% from three (114/428) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Siena has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (643 assists/ 770 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Siena has averaged 60.1 points per game (1,382 points/23 games) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 70.9

Siena has averaged 15.9 turnovers per game (366 turnovers/23 games) this season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Canisius Defensive Stats & Trends:

Canisius has averaged 24.4 defensive rebounds per game (561 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.2

Canisius has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,217 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Canisius has averaged 6.1 steals per game (140 steals/23 games) this season — 3rd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Canisius has allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (1,704 points/1,419 shots) this season — tied for 2nd best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.24

Siena Defensive Stats & Trends:

Siena has averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (518 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Siena has averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (518 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.2

Siena has averaged 5.3 steals per game (121 steals/23 games) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Siena has forced 9.8 turnovers per game (226 turnovers/23 games) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 12.1


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