The set up: The 8-12 Siena Saints will travel to Draddy Gymnasium to take on the 7-13 Manhattan Jaspers this Sunday afternoon MAAC play. Siena is one of five schools with a 5-4 conference record, while the Jaspers are 2-7, last in an 11-team league.
Siena: The Saints saw their four-game winning streak snapped in a 77-65 loss this past Thursday at St. Peter's. Siena played without its leading scorer Marquis Wright (14.5-4.1-4.3), who was suspended for the game due to an altercation during the team's previous game, a 78-68 home win over Rider. Siena fell behind St Peter's at the half by 11 and couldn't get back in it. However, Wright is eligible to play here and with him back, Siena features four double digit scorers. Wright is joined by fellow guard Long (12.0) plus big men Ogunyemi (13.2 & 5.9 and Bisping (12.4 & 9.2). Guard Clareth (12.4) would give them five double digit scorers but he's out for "personal reasons."

Manhattan: The Jaspers took a 34-33 halftime lead in their last game with Monmouth but never recovered from 10-0 Hawks which left them down, 43-34. It was second straight loss for a team (five of its last seven) mired in last-place in the MAAC at 2-7. The duo of guard Turner (16.8 & 3.4 APG) and forward Waterman (14.1 & 6.8) are Manhattan's lone double digit scorers.

The pick: Siena was expected to be one of the MAAC favorties coming into this season but the Saints have underachieved. They currently rank 241st in scoring (71.1 PPG) and 214th in points allowed (73.2). That's hardly the resume for a road favorite. Take the home dog and make Manhattan a 10* play.