Holy Cross vs Siena Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 20

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  • Siena is a -5.5 point favorite vs Holy Cross
  • Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
  • Holy Cross / Siena TV channel: ESPN+

The Holy Cross Crusaders visit MVP Arena to take on the Siena Saints on Dec. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Albany, NY.

Siena is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Holy Cross vs. Siena Over/Under is 132.5 total points.

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Holy Cross vs. Siena Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Holy Cross+5.5 -110O 132.5 -115+180
Siena -5.5 -110U 132.5 -105-225

Holy Cross vs Siena Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Siena will win this college basketball game with 60.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Holy Cross vs Siena Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Siena will cover the spread with 58.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Holy Cross has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 19 away games (+7.55 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Holy Cross has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 19 away games (+7.50 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Holy Cross has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+6.50 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Holy Cross has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 19 away games (+6.10 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Holy Cross has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 31 games (+3.55 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Siena have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Siena has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Siena has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+1.05 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Siena has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.50 Units / 1% ROI)

Holy Cross Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Holy Cross has a 5-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 5-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.4 Units / 48.43% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI

Siena Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Siena has a 7-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI).

  • 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.65 Units / 30.54% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI

Holy Cross Offensive Stats & Trends:

Holy Cross had 14.3 free throw attempts per game last season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Holy Cross has 13.8 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Holy Cross is shooting 36% from three (339/940) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 33%

Holy Cross is shooting 45% (273/612) this season — 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 44%

Siena Offensive Stats & Trends:

Siena averaged 59.9 points per game (1,738 points/29 games) last season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 69.9

Siena has averaged 61.6 points per game (2,464 points/40 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 69.5

Siena has averaged 61.6 points per game (2,464 points/40 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.9

Siena has averaged 14.6 turnovers per game (583 turnovers/40 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Holy Cross Defensive Stats & Trends:

Holy Cross allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (281/742) last season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Holy Cross has averaged 4.4 steals per game (189 steals/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Holy Cross averaged 4.1 steals per game (132 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Holy Cross forced 8.0 turnovers per game (257 turnovers/32 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Siena Defensive Stats & Trends:

Siena has averaged 5.6 steals per game (224 steals/40 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Siena forced 9.7 turnovers per game (280 turnovers/29 games) last season — lowest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 12.2

Siena averaged 5.3 steals per game (153 steals/29 games) last season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Siena averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (643 rebounds/29 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9


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