It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Niagara Purple Eagles (8-8, 1-2 MAAC) welcome the Rider Broncs (8-7, 3-0 MAAC) to the Gallagher Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 13, 2019.
Rider Broncs at Niagara Purple Eagles ATS Prediction
In the Broncs’ last game, they beat the Canisius Golden Griffins, 82-73. The Broncs had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.362 (above their season average of 0.220), while the Golden Griffins had a turnover percentage of 20.9 (above their season average of 17.2). With 22 points on 7-for-9 shooting, Frederick Scott was the game’s high scorer.
The Purple Eagles beat the Iona Gaels in their last contest, 95-90. Niagara had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.9 (above their season average of 27.0). Iona, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 9.7 (better than their season average of 17.2). Marvin Prochet was Niagara’s high scorer with 20 points on 7-for-13 shooting from the field.
Based on historical performance heading into this one, ball security could play an integral role in this matchup. Niagara commits the 59th-fewest miscues in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 17.0 percent), while the pesky defense of Rider forces the 26th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.6 percent).
After the Broncs won the sole game against the Purple Eagles last season, 99-76, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The Broncs had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.2 vs. 27.9) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.567 vs. 0.419).
Rider Broncs at Niagara Purple Eagles Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Rider, ATS Winner – Rider, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Rider ranks 11th in steals per game (9.4) while Niagara ranks 207th (4.1).
The Purple Eagles average 38.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 58th in the country. The Broncs rank 187th in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
Niagara averages 23.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 121st in the nation. Rider ranks 240th in three pointers allowed per game (27.2).
The Broncs average 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 105th in the NCAA. The Purple Eagles rank 161st in assists allowed per game (14.3).
Niagara ranks 62nd in blocks per game (4.1) while Rider ranks 86th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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The Broncs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, up from 0.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Purple Eagles have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (5.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.2 points per game (6.5 above their season average).
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