Niagara Purple Eagles at Saint Francis U Red Flash ATS Prediction

Victor TrejosBasketball, College Basketball

The Niagara Purple Eagles (2-3) will travel to DeGol Arena to go head-to-head with the Saint Francis U Red Flash (2-4). The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 30, 2018.

Niagara Purple Eagles at Saint Francis U Red Flash Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Red Flash won big over the Bloomsburg Huskies, 113-59, while the Purple Eagles lost to the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers, 75-63.

Saint Francis U played a nearly flawless game. They had a great turnover percentage of 8.9 (better than their season average of 17.9) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 51.6 (above their season average of 35.1). Bloomsburg had marks of 24.0 and 24.3, respectively, for those same stats. Niagara, meanwhile, did a great job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (19-26; 73.1 percent). Randall Gaskins Jr. played well for Saint Francis U with 23 points and six assists. Niagara, meanwhile, was led by Greg Kuakumensah, who put up 10 points and 10 rebounds.

The Red Flash won the only contest between these two teams last year, 93-87. The Red Flash’s 32.4 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Purple Eagles, who had a rate of 27.3.

Saint Francis U should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Saint Francis U ranks 57th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while Niagara has forced the 23rd-fewest turnovers (16.0 percent). Furthermore, the Purple Eagles rank 42nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.277), while the Red Flash rank sixth in opponents’ FTA rate (0.170).

Niagara Purple Eagles at Saint Francis U Red Flash Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Francis U, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Niagara averages 38.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 30th in the country. Saint Francis U ranks 242nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
  • The Purple Eagles rank 123rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while the Red Flash rank 248th in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
  • Saint Francis U averages 13.0 assists per game, which ranks 206th in the NCAA. Niagara ranks 295th in assists allowed per game (15.8).
  • The Purple Eagles rank 39th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Red Flash rank 249th (2.4).
  • Saint Francis U ranks 86th in steals per game (6.9) while Niagara ranks 281st (5.0).