The Saint Peter’s Peacocks (5-12, 2-3 MAAC) look to end their nine-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Niagara Purple Eagles (9-10, 2-4 MAAC) at Gallagher Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs. Niagara Purple Eagles ATS Prediction
In the Peacocks’ last contest, they were defeated by the Manhattan Jaspers, 58-56. Manhattan’s 0.540 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Saint Peter’s, who had a mark of 0.357. The Jaspers’ mark was above their season average of 0.455, while the Peacocks’ was below their season average of 0.478. Davauhnte Turner led Saint Peter’s in scoring with 14 points on 2-for-14 shooting.
The Purple Eagles edged the Quinnipiac Bobcats in their last matchup, 75-72. The Purple Eagles had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.625 (above their season average of 0.466), while the Bobcats had a free throw rate of 0.164 (below their season average of 0.250). Marvin Prochet was Niagara’s leading scorer with 24 points on 9-for-11 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Peacocks won the last contest 58-52. Saint Peter’s had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.442 vs. 0.314). Niagara, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.8 vs. 25.7).
Saint Peter’s Peacocks at Niagara Purple Eagles Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Niagara ranks 95th in rebounds per game (37.3) while Saint Peter’s ranks 258th (32.6).
The Purple Eagles rank 39th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Peacocks rank 165th (7.4).
Niagara ranks 129th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while Saint Peter’s ranks 250th (19.2).
The Purple Eagles rank 222nd in assists per game (11.5) while the Peacocks rank 254th (9.9).
Saint Peter’s ranks 44th in blocks per game (4.4) while Niagara ranks 64th (4.0).
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The Peacocks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 7.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Purple Eagles have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.8 points per game (5.3 above their season average).
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