The Niagara Purple Eagles (2-1) square off against the Grambling State Tigers (2-2) in the at Gallagher Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Grambling State Tigers at Niagara Purple Eagles Betting Prediction
The Tigers will be looking for a similar outcome after blowing out the Champion Baptist College Tigers in their last contest, 99-58. Grambling State had a much better free throw rate (0.250 vs. 0.062) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.4 vs. 15.2). Grambling State was lifted by Dallas Polk-Hilliard, who was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 7-for-11 shooting.
In the Purple Eagles’ previous game, they defeated the Wyoming Cowboys, 72-67. Niagara’s 13.2 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Wyoming, who had a rate of 18.0. Marvin Prochet led Niagara in scoring with 23 points on 8-for-17 shooting from the field.
There should be plenty of transition action in this showdown that features two of the country’s more up-and-down teams. Niagara ranks 22nd in possessions per game (74.2) and Grambling State is 20th (74.3) dating back to the 2017-18 season. Furthermore, the Tigers rank 32nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.285), while the Purple Eagles rank 57th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.200).
Grambling State Tigers at Niagara Purple Eagles Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Niagara, ATS Winner – Niagara, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Grambling State ranks 21st in rebounds per game (39.3) while Niagara ranks 308th in rebounds allowed per game (39.0).
The Tigers rank 27th in steals per game (7.7) while the Purple Eagles rank 263rd (5.1).
Niagara ranks 39th in blocks per game (4.5) while Grambling State ranks 253rd in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
The Purple Eagles rank 126th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while the Tigers rank 336th (15.1).
Grambling State ranks 115th in assists allowed per game (12.7) while Niagara ranks 302nd (15.9).
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