It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Quinnipiac Bobcats (8-8, 3-2 MAAC) welcome the Niagara Purple Eagles (8-10, 1-4 MAAC) to the People’s United Center. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Niagara Purple Eagles vs. Quinnipiac Bobcats Betting Prediction
In the Purple Eagles’ last matchup, they were beaten by the Siena Saints, 66-57. Siena’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Niagara. The Saints had a rate of 0.241 (above their season average of 0.139), while the Purple Eagles posted a mark of 0.161 (below their season average of 0.237). Niagara’s Marvin Prochet played well, finishing with 15 points and seven rebounds.
The Bobcats lost a close one to the Canisius Golden Griffins in their last game, 65-63. Canisius’ 12.3 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Quinnipiac, who had a mark of 19.2. The Golden Griffins’ mark was better than their season average of 17.2. With 20 points on 9-for-17 shooting, Cameron Young was the game’s high scorer.
Quinnipiac may have trouble getting to the free throw line in this matchup. The Bobcats currently rank 140th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.250, while Niagara ranks 16th in FTA rate allowed (0.168).
After the Purple Eagles won both matchups against the Bobcats last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, Niagara won 95-76. Niagara’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Quinnipiac. The Purple Eagles had a rate of 0.656 while the Bobcats posted a mark of 0.493.
Niagara Purple Eagles at Quinnipiac Bobcats Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Quinnipiac, ATS Winner – Niagara, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Quinnipiac ranks 11th in three pointers attempted per game (28.8) while Niagara ranks 121st in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
The Purple Eagles average 37.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 78th in the nation. The Bobcats rank 180th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
Niagara ranks 43rd in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Quinnipiac ranks 89th (6.3).
The Purple Eagles rank 64th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Bobcats rank 94th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
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The Purple Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.4, up from 4.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (0.7 above their season average).
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