The Niagara Purple Eagles (7-5) clash against the Albany Great Danes (4-10) at the Gallagher Center. The game starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on Monday, December 31, 2018.
Albany Great Danes at Niagara Purple Eagles Free Prediction
The Great Danes are trying to rebound after their 72-68 loss to the Iona Gaels in their last outing. Iona’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Albany. The Gaels had a rate of 16.0, while the Great Danes posted a mark of 25.3. Albany’s Devonte Campbell played well, putting up 17 points and 10 rebounds.
In the Purple Eagles’ last outing, they defeated the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 80-72. The Purple Eagles had a much better free throw rate (0.306 vs. 0.029) and had a better turnover percentage (14.1 vs. 17.8). Marvin Prochet was Niagara’s leading scorer with 20 points on 6-for-9 shooting from the field.
This contest should be a showdown of contrasting paces. Niagara likes to play fast (99th in possessions per game), while Albany likes to grind-it-out (249th in possessions per game).
Albany at Niagara Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Niagara, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Niagara ranks 45th in rebounds per game (39.5) while Albany ranks 171st (35.2).
The Purple Eagles rank 16th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Great Danes rank 135th (7.1).
Niagara ranks 47th in blocks per game (4.3) while Albany ranks 161st (2.1).
The Great Danes rank 95th in three pointers attempted per game (23.8) while the Purple Eagles rank 120th in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
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The Great Danes have outscored opponents by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Albany has lost by an average of 2.7 points.
During their last five games, the Purple Eagles have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (2.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (0.4 below their season average).
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