Niagara Purple Eagles vs. Saint Peter’s Peacocks Betting Prediction 02/24/19

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The Niagara Purple Eagles (12-16, 5-10 MAAC) will be at the Yanitelli Center to take on the Saint Peter’s Peacocks (7-20, 4-11 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

Niagara Purple Eagles vs. Saint Peter’s Peacocks ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Peacocks beat the Marist Red Foxes, 65-59, while the Purple Eagles fell to the Rider Broncs, 97-81.

The Peacocks, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.474, had a solid mark of 0.591, while the Red Foxes had a free throw rate of 0.255 (below the 0.292 mark opponents have averaged against Saint Peter’s this season). Niagara, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.3 (above their season average of 27.0). Davauhnte Turner had a solid game for Saint Peter’s with 16 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Marcus Hammond had a solid performance for Niagara, putting up 15 points, eight assists and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Turner led the Peacocks to a 74-72 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 31 points. Saint Peter’s had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 10.7). Niagara, meanwhile, did a great job of making free throws (18-23; 78.3 percent).

Saint Peter’s could have difficulty getting to the foul line in this showdown. The Peacocks currently rank 120th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.252, while Niagara ranks 11th in FTA rate allowed (0.170).

Niagara Purple Eagles vs. Saint Peter’s Peacocks Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Saint Peter’s, ATS Winner – Saint Peter’s, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Saint Peter’s ranks 29th in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while Niagara ranks 223rd (36.3).
  • The Peacocks rank 187th in steals per game (5.4) while the Purple Eagles rank 237th (4.2).
  • Niagara ranks 239th in assists per game (11.3) while Saint Peter’s ranks 273rd (9.3).
  • The Purple Eagles rank 132nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while the Peacocks rank 278th (18.0).
  • Saint Peter’s ranks ninth in blocks per game (5.3) while Niagara ranks 83rd (3.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Purple Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.8, up from 3.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Peacocks have scored an average of 59.6 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.6 points per game (3.5 below their season average).