T.M. Selection: Siena.

I like Siena to cover the spread against Niagara in this game on Friday. Siena has lost 2 games in a row and I think they are due for a bounce back in this game. They have played 3 road games in a row and I think they will come home and play much better on their home court here. They won the last game they were at home for and I expect them to get the win over Niagara on their own floor here since Niagara has struggled in conference play this year. Niagara has lost 2 games in a row and I expect them to extend their losing skid into this game too. They were at home for both of those games and couldn't get the win in either game. They even lost to Rider in their most recent game who is the worst team in the conference at the moment, if they couldn't beat them at home then I really think they are going to struggle in this game on the road against a better team. Niagara hasn't been playing good defense lately and they have been giving up 70+ points per game over their previous 4 games. Siena has actually been playing much better defense in their games lately and they are averaging less than 70 points given up per game over their previous 6 games. I think defense is going to be the key factor in winning this game and I like how Siena has been playing lately. I think Siena will force some turnovers in this game and play well enough on defense to take the lead and maintain it for most of the game. I like Siena to cover the spread here.

T.M. Prediction: 68-64 Siena.