The Pittsburgh Panthers (7-1) will attempt to prolong their six-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Niagara Purple Eagles (2-4) at Petersen Events Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 3, 2018, and will air on ACC Network.
Niagara Purple Eagles at Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Prediction
The Purple Eagles are trying to rebound after their 79-75 loss to the Saint Francis U Red Flash in their last outing. Saint Francis U’s 14.1 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Niagara, who had a mark of 17.3. The Red Flash’s mark was better than their season average of 16.4, while the Purple Eagles’ was above their season average of 12.7. Dominic Robb was Niagara’s high scorer with 22 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
In the Panthers’ last game, they won big over the Duquesne Dukes, 74-53. The Panthers knocked down 21 of their 27 free throws (77.8 percent), while the Dukes had a turnover percentage of 26.0 (above their season average of 16.9). Trey McGowens led Pittsburgh in scoring with 14 points on 2-for-7 shooting from the field.
Pittsburgh appears to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Panthers rank 81st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.487), while Niagara is 265th in effective field goal percentage (0.495) since the 2017-18 season. It will also be a matchup of conflicting paces as the fast-paced Purple Eagles rank 22nd in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Panthers rank 323rd.
Niagara at Pittsburgh Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Niagara ranks 29th in rebounds per game (38.9) while Pittsburgh ranks 291st (33.0).
The Purple Eagles average 4.4 blocks per game, which ranks 40th in the NCAA. The Panthers rank 248th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
Niagara ranks 23rd in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Pittsburgh ranks 213th (6.7).
The Panthers rank 107th in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while the Purple Eagles rank 200th in three pointers allowed per game (22.6).
Pittsburgh ranks 230th in assists per game (12.8) while Niagara ranks 292nd in assists allowed per game (15.7).
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