It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Niagara Purple Eagles (9-11, 2-5 MAAC) welcome the Monmouth Hawks (6-15, 5-3 MAAC) to the Gallagher Center. The game starts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Monmouth Hawks vs. Niagara Purple Eagles Free Prediction
In the Hawks’ last game, they were beaten by the Canisius Golden Griffins, 80-66. Canisius made 11 of their 21 three pointers (52.4 percent), while Monmouth was 4-18 (22.2 percent). Monmouth’s Deion Hammond had a good outing, finishing with 14 points.
The Purple Eagles lost a tough one against the Saint Peter’s Peacocks in their last game, 74-72. Saint Peter’s out-rebounded Niagara. The Peacocks had more offensive rebounds (nine vs. three), defensive rebounds (25 vs. 18) and total rebounds (34 vs. 21). With 24 points on 7-for-14 shooting, Marvin Prochet was Niagara’s high scorer.
Based on each team’s statistical profile, ball protection could play a significant role in this contest. Niagara commits the 44th-fewest miscues in the nation (turnover percentage of 16.7 percent), while the disruptive defense of Monmouth forces the 56th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.1 percent). Additionally, the Hawks are among the nation’s best at getting to the line, ranking 46th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.281). The Purple Eagles, meanwhile, rank 17th at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.171.
After the Purple Eagles won both matchups against the Hawks last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, Niagara won 96-91. The Purple Eagles had a better turnover percentage (7.8 vs. 12.7) and had a much better free throw rate (0.357 vs. 0.233).
Monmouth Hawks vs. Niagara Purple Eagles Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Niagara averages 36.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 109th in the country. Monmouth ranks 173rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
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The Hawks have outscored opponents by an average of 4.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Monmouth has lost by an average of 8.9 points.
During their last five games, the Purple Eagles have scored an average of 76.6 points per game (3.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.2 points per game (4.8 above their season average).
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