Halftime Report
Only one more half stands between Bryant and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have jumped out to a quick 48-43 lead against Siena.
Bryant has yet to string together two consecutive wins, but this may be their chance. For now, things are looking good for them.
Who's Playing
Siena Saints @ Bryant Bulldogs
Current Records: Siena 1-0, Bryant 1-0
How To Watch
- When: Friday, November 8, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Chace Athletic Center -- Smithfield, Rhode Island
- TV: ESPN Plus
- Follow: CBS Sports App
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- Ticket Cost: $30.00
What to Know
The Bryant Bulldogs will face off against the Siena Saints at 7:00 p.m. ET on Friday at Chace Athletic Center. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Bryant is looking to give their home crowd another W after opening their season at home on Monday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Dean 105-63. With Bryant ahead 52-30 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Bryant was working as a unit and finished the game with 26 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Meanwhile, Siena had to suffer through an eight-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, they made off with a 72-71 victory over Brown.
Bryant strolled past Siena when the teams last played back in December of 2023 by a score of 67-51. Does Bryant have another victory up their sleeve, or will Siena turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
Looking forward, Bryant is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 11.5 points. They finished last season with an even 14-14 record against the spread.
Odds
Bryant is a big 11.5-point favorite against Siena, 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 Bulldogs as a 12.5-point favorite.
The over/under is 145 points.
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Series History
Siena has won 2 out of their last 3 games against Bryant.
- Dec 06, 2023 - Bryant 67 vs. Siena 51
- Dec 17, 2017 - Siena 87 vs. Bryant 68
- Nov 21, 2015 - Siena 78 vs. Bryant 59