The Niagara Purple Eagles (1-1) and the Wyoming Cowboys (1-2), who both like to play up-tempo, will battle at Arena-Auditorium. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Niagara Purple Eagles vs. Wyoming Cowboys Betting Prediction
The Purple Eagles are hoping for a better outcome after their 75-62 loss to the Loyola Chicago Ramblers in their last contest. Loyola Chicago’s 0.560 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Niagara, who had a rate of 0.346. Marvin Prochet had a good outing for Niagara, contributing 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The last time the Cowboys played, they were victorious over the Grambling State Tigers, 86-78. The Cowboys had a much better free throw rate (0.450 vs. 0.246) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.9 vs. 22.2). With 21 points and 12 rebounds, Wyoming’s Hunter Maldonado had a solid outing.
There could be plenty of transition action in this matchup that features a pair of the country’s more up-tempo teams. Wyoming ranks ninth in possessions per game (76.0) and Niagara is 22nd (74.2) since the 2017-18 season. Also, the Purple Eagles have been among the country’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 48th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.277). The Cowboys, meanhwile, rank 288th at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.270.
Niagara vs. Wyoming ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Niagara, ATS Winner – Niagara, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Niagara averages 38.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 32nd in the country. Wyoming ranks 303rd in rebounds allowed per game (39.1).
The Cowboys rank 59th in assists per game (15.3) while the Purple Eagles rank 291st in assists allowed per game (16.2).
Wyoming averages 26.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 24th in the nation. Niagara ranks 194th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
The Cowboys rank 40th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Purple Eagles rank 209th (3.9).
Wyoming ranks 116th in steals per game (6.6) while Niagara ranks 253rd (5.1).
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