Quinnipiac Bobcats at Niagara Purple Eagles ATS Prediction 02/02/20

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The Quinnipiac Bobcats (11-8, 6-3 MAAC) will be at the Gallagher Center to square off with the Niagara Purple Eagles (6-14, 4-5 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action starts at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 2, 2020.

Quinnipiac Bobcats vs. Niagara Purple Eagles ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Purple Eagles got blown out by the Marist Red Foxes, 67-48, while the Bobcats were victorious over the Canisius Golden Griffins, 90-73.

Quinnipiac dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.167 (below their season average of 0.243) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.1 (above their season average of 27.8). For those same stats, Canisius had marks of 0.063 and 26.5, respectively. Niagara, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.279 (above their season average of 0.170). Niagara was lifted by Justin Roberts, who put up eight points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Tyrese Williams had a good outing for Quinnipiac, contributing 26 points.

In their first matchup this year, Kevin Marfo led the Bobcats to a 67-56 victory. He registered a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Quinnipiac’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Bobcats had 15 offensive rebounds and 51 total rebounds, while the Purple Eagles had three and 25, respectively.

Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. Niagara currently ranks 290th in possessions per game (67.1) and Quinnipiac is 280th (67.3).

Quinnipiac Bobcats at Niagara Purple Eagles ATS Pick

Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Niagara, ATS Winner – Niagara, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Quinnipiac averages 28.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 12th in the country. Niagara ranks 221st in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
  • The Purple Eagles rank 103rd in steals per game (6.8) while the Bobcats rank 231st (4.5).
  • Quinnipiac ranks 88th in blocks per game (3.6) while Niagara ranks 103rd in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
  • The Bobcats rank 99th in rebounds per game (36.9) while the Purple Eagles rank 279th (27.6).
  • Quinnipiac ranks 82nd in assists per game (14.2) while Niagara ranks 260th in assists allowed per game (16.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Purple Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.4, down from 8.8 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 68.0 points per game (3.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (2.7 above their season average).