The Niagara Purple Eagles (6-12, 4-3 MAAC) will be at the Yanitelli Center to challenge the Saint Peter’s Peacocks (6-10, 3-4 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 26, 2020.
Niagara Purple Eagles vs. Saint Peter’s Peacocks Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Peacocks fell to the Rider Broncs, 70-66, while the Purple Eagles were defeated by the Monmouth Hawks, 82-71.
Niagara held Monmouth to an effective field goal percentage of 0.455 (below the 0.548 mark opponents have averaged against Niagara this season) while Saint Peter’s held Rider to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.8 (below their season average of 32.4). Saint Peter’s received a boost from Matthew Lee, who put up 12 points. Marcus Hammond, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Niagara with 21 points and 10 rebounds.
The Peacocks dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last contest, Saint Peter’s won 78-60. Saint Peter’s’ 0.563 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Niagara, who had a mark of 0.427. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Saint Peter’s could dominate the offensive glass in this meeting. The Peacocks rank 10th in offensive rebounding percentage (37.2 percent), while Niagara ranks 347th in defensive rebounding percentage (63.6 percent). Additionally, the Purple Eagles rank 13th in turnover percentage (15.8 percent), while the Peacocks rank 49th in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.6 percent).
Niagara Purple Eagles vs. Saint Peter’s Peacocks Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Peter’s, ATS Winner – Saint Peter’s, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Saint Peter’s ranks 69th in rebounds per game (38.3) while Niagara ranks 276th (27.8).
- The Peacocks rank 136th in assists allowed per game (12.6) while the Purple Eagles rank 252nd (16.7).
- Saint Peter’s ranks 55th in blocks per game (4.3) while Niagara ranks 95th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Peacocks rank 53rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while the Purple Eagles rank 241st (24.8).
- Niagara ranks 13th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while Saint Peter’s ranks 196th (8.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Purple Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 8.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Peacocks have scored an average of 62.8 points per game (1.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
