The Niagara Purple Eagles (0-3) begin their home schedule at Gallagher Center against the Bryant Bulldogs (3-2). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 18, 2019.
Bryant Bulldogs at Niagara Purple Eagles Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Purple Eagles lost to the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, 89-80, while the Bulldogs had no trouble getting past the Northern Vermont-Lyndon Hornets, 116-67.
Bryant dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 48.9 (above their season average of 31.4) and a turnover percentage of 12.1 (better than their season average of 19.4). For those same stats, Northern Vermont-Lyndon was 17.5 and 28.1, respectively. Niagara, meanwhile, had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.644 vs. 0.492). Noah Waterman put together a good performance for Niagara with 15 points. Meanwhile, Patrick Harding played well for Bryant, finishing with 12 points, 17 rebounds and five assists.
Niagara could have a difficult time creating turnovers. Since last season, Bryant ranks 200th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 19.0 percent), while Niagara has forced the 38th-fewest turnovers (16.6 percent).
Bryant Bulldogs at Niagara Purple Eagles Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Niagara, ATS Winner – Niagara, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Niagara averages 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 103rd in the nation. Bryant ranks 207th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Purple Eagles rank 199th in rebounds per game (34.9) while the Bulldogs rank 241st (34.1).
- Niagara averages 10.9 assists per game, which ranks 281st in the nation. Bryant ranks 243rd in assists allowed per game (14.5).
- The Bulldogs average 24.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 67th in the NCAA. The Purple Eagles rank 171st in three pointers allowed per game (22.4).
- Bryant ranks 193rd in steals per game (5.9) while Niagara ranks 288th (4.1).
