It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Niagara Purple Eagles (11-11, 4-5 MAAC) welcome the Quinnipiac Bobcats (10-10, 5-4 MAAC) to the Gallagher Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 3, 2019.
Quinnipiac Bobcats vs. Niagara Purple Eagles ATS Prediction
In the Bobcats’ last outing, they were beaten by the Canisius Golden Griffins, 75-70. Canisius’ rebounding was their largest strength. The Golden Griffins had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 26) and total rebounds (40 vs. 33). Cameron Young was the top scorer from either team with 30 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
The Purple Eagles beat the Canisius Golden Griffins in their last matchup, 78-70. The Purple Eagles made 22 of their 27 free throws (81.5 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.3 (above their season average of 26.8). Marvin Prochet was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 6-for-11 shooting from the field.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Prochet recorded 24 points and the Purple Eagles beat the Bobcats 75-72. The Purple Eagles had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.625 vs. 0.508) and had a better free throw rate (0.192 vs. 0.164).
Quinnipiac might struggle to create turnovers. Niagara ranks 57th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.0 percent), while Quinnipiac forces the 244th-most turnovers (18.2 percent).
Quinnipiac at Niagara Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Niagara, ATS Winner – Quinnipiac, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Quinnipiac ranks 15th in three pointers attempted per game (28.6) while Niagara ranks 136th (22.8).
The Bobcats rank 155th in steals per game (5.8) while the Purple Eagles rank 233rd (4.3).
Quinnipiac ranks 187th in assists per game (12.6) while Niagara ranks 231st (11.3).
The Purple Eagles rank 63rd in blocks per game (3.9) while the Bobcats rank 90th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
Niagara averages 36.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 126th in the NCAA. Quinnipiac ranks 143rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.0).
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The Bobcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, up from 0.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Purple Eagles have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (8.8 below their season average).
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