The Niagara Purple Eagles (4-4) go head-to-head with the Cornell Big Red (4-4) at the Gallagher Center. The game gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 16, 2018.
Cornell Big Red vs. Niagara Purple Eagles ATS Prediction
The last time the Big Red played, they defeated the Binghamton Bearcats, 86-75. The Big Red had a much better free throw rate (0.431 vs. 0.091) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (22.9 vs. 12.8). Cornell was led by Matt Morgan, who was the game’s leading scorer with 38 points on 10-for-15 shooting.
The Purple Eagles were victorious over the St. Bonaventure Bonnies in their last matchup, 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 led Niagara in scoring with 20 points on 6-for-9 shooting from the field.
The Purple Eagles won the sole game against the Big Red last season, 89-86. The Purple Eagles’ 10.6 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Big Red, who had a rate of 13.7.
Niagara should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Since last season, Niagara ranks 16th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.5 percent), while Cornell has forced the 36th-fewest turnovers (16.2 percent).
Cornell Big Red at Niagara Purple Eagles ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Cornell ranks 41st in assists per game (15.9) while Niagara ranks 236th in assists allowed per game (15.7).
The Purple Eagles average 38.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 51st in the country. The Big Red rank 211th in rebounds allowed per game (36.9).
Niagara ranks 28th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Cornell ranks 134th (6.5).
The Purple Eagles average 4.4 blocks per game, which ranks 38th in the country. The Big Red rank 131st in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
Cornell averages 23.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 108th in the NCAA. Niagara ranks 161st in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).
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