Who's Playing

Siena @ Holy Cross

Current Records: Siena 3-6; Holy Cross 2-8

What to Know

The Siena Saints and the Holy Cross Crusaders are even-steven against one another since December of 2017 (2-2), but not for long. Siena will hit the road for the second straight game as they head to Hart Recreation Center at 2 p.m. ET Saturday. They should still be feeling good after a victory, while the Crusaders will be looking to get back in the win column.

It was a close one, but on Sunday the Saints sidestepped the St. Peter's Peacocks for a 60-58 win.

Meanwhile, Holy Cross lost to the Fairfield Stags on the road by a decisive 74-59 margin.

Siena is the favorite in this one, with an expected 5.5-point margin of victory. Those who got lucky with them against the spread on Sunday might want to hold off on placing bets this time since the squad has yet to string together back-to-back wins against the spread.

Siena's victory brought them up to 3-6 while Holy Cross' loss pulled them down to 2-8. Two defensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: The Saints have allowed their opponents to shoot 47% from the floor on average, which is the 18th highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. The Crusaders are completely their equal: they have allowed their opponents to shoot 47% from the floor on average, which is the 18th highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. The good news? The teams might be seeing more of their shots fall.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Hart Recreation Center -- Worcester, Massachusetts
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Saints are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Crusaders, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Saints as a 4.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

Holy Cross and Siena both have two wins in their last four games.

  • Dec 29, 2019 - Siena 74 vs. Holy Cross 62
  • Dec 22, 2018 - Holy Cross 60 vs. Siena 57
  • Nov 18, 2018 - Holy Cross 57 vs. Siena 45
  • Dec 22, 2017 - Siena 71 vs. Holy Cross 65

Injury Report for Holy Cross

No Injury Information

Injury Report for Siena

  • Taihland Owens: Game-Time Decision (Knee)
  • Andrew Platek: Game-Time Decision (Achilles)