The Niagara Purple Eagles (2-5) will travel to SEFCU Arena to clash with the Albany Great Danes (5-6). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Niagara Purple Eagles vs. Albany Great Danes Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Great Danes lost big to the Boston College Eagles, 72-51, while the Purple Eagles defeated the Colgate Raiders, 93-82.
Niagara played a nearly flawless game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.295 (above their season average of 0.150) and a turnover percentage of 13.4 (better than their season average of 18.4). For those same stats, Colgate was 0.059 and 21.2, respectively. Albany, on the other hand, held Boston College to an effective field goal percentage of 0.422 (below their season average of 0.485). Cameron Healy played a key role for Albany with 13 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, James Towns led the way for Niagara, finishing with 26 points and seven rebounds.
The Great Danes won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 79-74. Albany’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Niagara. The Great Danes had a rate of 0.531 while the Purple Eagles posted a mark of 0.433.
Albany should have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Great Danes rank 44th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.501), while Niagara is 224th in effective field goal percentage (0.490) since the 2018-19 season.
Niagara Purple Eagles vs. Albany Great Danes Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Albany, ATS Winner – Niagara, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Albany ranks 91st in assists per game (12.9) while Niagara ranks 198th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
- The Great Danes rank 31st in blocks allowed per game (3.4) while the Purple Eagles rank 69th (3.1).
- The Purple Eagles average 22.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 124th in the nation. The Great Danes rank 195th in three pointers allowed per game (22.4).
- Albany averages 34.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 132nd in the nation. Niagara ranks 194th in rebounds allowed per game (36.7).
