Niagara Purple Eagles at Iona Gaels ATS Prediction 02/10/19

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The Niagara Purple Eagles (11-13, 4-7 MAAC) will be at the Hynes Athletics Center to go head-to-head with the Iona Gaels (7-15, 5-6 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. The game begins at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 10, 2019.

Niagara Purple Eagles vs. Iona Gaels Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last outing. The Gaels lost a close one to the Quinnipiac Bobcats, 66-65, while the Purple Eagles got blown out by the Marist Red Foxes, 79-58.

Niagara did a great job of making free throws (7-10; 70.0 percent) while Iona had a turnover percentage of 5.4 (better than their season average of 16.8). Iona was lifted by Tajuan Agee, who contributed 17 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, Raheem Solomon was a key piece for Niagara with 16 points.

In their first matchup this year, Marvin Prochet led the Purple Eagles to a 95-90 victory. He notched a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Niagara had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.9 vs. 8.3). Iona, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (9.7 vs. 14.5).

A focal point for the Iona offense is getting to the free throw line. The Gaels rank 50th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.277), but Niagara is among the best in the nation at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking 16th by yielding a FTA rate of 0.170).

Niagara Purple Eagles at Iona Gaels Betting Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Iona, ATS Winner – Niagara, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Niagara ranks 129th in rebounds per game (36.0) while Iona ranks 249th in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).
  • The Purple Eagles rank 77th in blocks per game (3.7) while the Gaels rank 100th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
  • Niagara is 42nd in the nation with 5.3 steals allowed per game while Iona is 58th with 5.5 steals allowed per game.
  • The Purple Eagles rank 133rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.8) while the Gaels rank 248th in three pointers allowed per game (25.5).
  • Iona ranks 138th in assists per game (13.5) while Niagara ranks 238th (11.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Purple Eagles have outscored opponents by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Niagara has lost by an average of 2.9 points.
  • During their last five games, the Gaels have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (10.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.2 points per game (10.3 below their season average).