The New Hampshire Wildcats (2-7) will attempt to snap their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Niagara Purple Eagles (3-4) at Gallagher Center. The game is scheduled to start at 12:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 9, 2018.
New Hampshire Wildcats vs. Niagara Purple Eagles Free Prediction
The last time the Wildcats played, they blew out the Rivier Raiders, 108-54. The Wildcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (54.5 vs. 16.7) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.699 vs. 0.375). New Hampshire received a boost from Luke Rosinski, who finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The Purple Eagles beat the St. Bonaventure Bonnies in their last outing, 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.
The Purple Eagles won the sole game against the Wildcats last season, 78-70. The Purple Eagles had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 23.5) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.598 vs. 0.518).
Conflicting paces will be on display in this battle. Niagara ranks 33rd in possessions per game (74.2) while New Hampshire is 312th (67.1) since last season.
New Hampshire at Niagara Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
New Hampshire ranks 21st in assists allowed per game (10.3) while Niagara ranks 262nd (15.7).
The Wildcats rank 62nd in rebounds per game (38.2) while the Purple Eagles rank 281st in rebounds allowed per game (39.1).
Niagara ranks 41st in blocks per game (4.5) while New Hampshire ranks 244th (1.9).
The Wildcats rank 58th in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while the Purple Eagles rank 172nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.6).
Niagara ranks 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.1) while New Hampshire ranks 84th (5.7).
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