Xavier vs Siena Prediction 11-20-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Xavier vs Siena Prediction for this College Basketball Game on Wednesday,  November 20th, at the Cintas Center. 

Hot Start for Xavier

It has been a hot start for Xavier and they have won each of their first four Games. Two Games ago against Jackson State, Xavier scored 94 points while the defense gave up 57 points and that led to the blowout victory. In the last Game against Wake Forest, Xavier scored 7 points and they ended up winning by 15 points. Xavier shot 40.4 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from behind the three point line. 

Xavier is averaging 85.3 points while their defense is giving up 66.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 68th in the league while the defense is ranked 105th. They are averaging only 57 shots per game which is 273rd in college basketball. 

Why Xavier Will Beat Siena

• Siena has lost each of its last 11 Wednesday night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Xavier has won 12 of its last 13 games at Cintas Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Siena has lost the first half in eight of its last 10 games against non-Conference opponents.

Siena Struggled in Last Game

Siena won their first three Games of the season but they are coming off a disappointing loss in the last Game. Siena only scored 60 points against Albany but the defense gave up 70 points and that led to the defeat. Marcus Jackson had a strong Game putting up 17 points, eight rebounds, and one assist. Siena is averaging 74 points while their defense is givng up 73.8 points per Game. The offense is ranked 247th while the defense is ranked 232nd. Justice Shoats is having a strong season, averaging 19.8 points while shooting 42.9 percent from the field. 

Xavier vs Siena Prediction

Three of the four Games so far this season for Siena have gone over the total and it’s going to be much of the same here. Xavier is averaging 85.3 points per Game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Siena’s defense is going to have no answer, but thier offense is is going to put on a show and this Game is going to end up being a shootout. Back the over to cash.