The St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers (2-3) take on the Niagara Purple Eagles (2-2) in the at Gallagher Center. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Niagara Purple Eagles vs. St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers Betting Prediction
The last time the Purple Eagles played, they were defeated by the Grambling State Tigers, 74-68. Grambling State made six of their 14 three pointers (42.9 percent), while Niagara was just 3-22 (13.6 percent). Marvin Prochet was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 7-for-15 shooting.
The Terriers lost big to the IUPUI Jaguars in their last matchup, 68-48. IUPUI’s 0.537 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over St. Francis Brooklyn, who had a rate of 0.377. The Jaguars’ mark was above their season average of 0.482, while the Terriers’ was below their season average of 0.504. Jalen Jordan had a solid game for St. Francis Brooklyn, leading the team in scoring with 12 points on 4-for-11 shooting.
St. Francis Brooklyn could have trouble getting to the charity stripe in this battle. The Terriers rank 241st in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.224, while Niagara ranks 60th in FTA rate allowed (0.201) dating back to the 2017-18 season. Also, the Purple Eagles have committed the 11th-fewest errors in the country (turnover percentage of 15.1 percent), while the gambling defense of the Terriers has caused the 55th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.1 percent).
Niagara Purple Eagles vs. St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 22nd in assists allowed per game (10.9) while Niagara ranks 290th (15.9).
The Purple Eagles average 38.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 30th in the nation. The Terriers rank 286th in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).
St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 61st in steals per game (7.3) while Niagara ranks 267th (5.1).
The Terriers rank 13th in three pointers allowed per game (17.7) while the Purple Eagles rank 188th (22.4).
Niagara ranks 42nd in blocks per game (4.5) while St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 206th (2.8).
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