It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Niagara Purple Eagles (10-8, 3-2 MAAC) welcome the Saint Peter’s Peacocks (8-8, 2-3 MAAC) to Gallagher Center. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 14, 2018.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs. Niagara Purple Eagles ATS Prediction
The last time the Peacocks played, they were beaten by the Canisius Golden Griffins, 70-58. Canisius’ 0.250 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Saint Peter’s, who had a rate of 0.100. The Golden Griffins’ mark was above their season average of 0.188, while the Peacocks’ was below their season average of 0.217. Saint Peter’s’ Elijah Gonzales had a good game, finishing with 10 points.
The Purple Eagles edged the Monmouth Hawks in their last matchup, 78-77. Niagara’s 15.0 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Monmouth, who had a rate of 19.1. The Purple Eagles’ mark was worse than their season average of 12.3, while the Hawks’ was above the 14.4 mark opponents have averaged against Niagara this season. Kahlil Dukes was the game’s high scorer with 25 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
Opposite tempos will be on display in this contest. Niagara has preferred to play fast (23rd in possessions per game), while Saint Peter’s has been more methodical (325th in possessions per game).
Saint Peter’s holds records of 8-8 straight up (SU) and 5-6 against the spread (ATS). Just over half of the Peacocks’ games have finished over the O/U total.
Meanwhile, Niagara owns records of 10-8 SU and 7-7 ATS. Purple Eagles games tend to go over the total (78.6 percent).
Marvin Prochet has averaged 16.6 points, 11.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks over the last five games for Niagara.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, the Peacocks won 66-53. Saint Peter’s had a much better turnover percentage (13.3 vs. 22.8). Niagara, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.5 vs. 30.3).
Saint Peter’s Peacocks at Niagara Purple Eagles Betting Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Saint Peter’s, ATS Winner – Saint Peter’s, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Saint Peter’s is 3-6 ATS on the road with 5 unders and 4 overs.
At home, Niagara is 2-5 ATS with 5 overs and 2 unders.
Niagara ranks 69th in rebounds per game (38.1) while Saint Peter’s ranks 242nd (32.6).
The Peacocks rank 89th in assists allowed per game (12.8) while the Purple Eagles rank 234th (16.4).
Niagara averages 24.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 83rd in the nation. Saint Peter’s ranks 171st in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
The Peacocks rank 39th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Purple Eagles rank 120th (3.9).
Niagara ranks 10th in steals allowed per game (4.4) while Saint Peter’s ranks 36th (5.3).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Saint Peter’s is 3-2 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
Niagara is 2-3 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games.
The Peacocks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.8, up from 0.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Purple Eagles have scored an average of 83.4 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 84.0 points per game (2.2 below their season average).
