The Niagara Purple Eagles (2-2) square off with the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers (2-3) in the at Gallagher Center. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018
Niagara Purple Eagles vs. St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last game. The Terriers got blown out by the IUPUI Jaguars, 68-48, while the Purple Eagles fell to the Grambling State Tigers, 74-68
Niagara had a much better turnover percentage (10.3 vs. 18.8) while St. Francis Brooklyn held IUPUI to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.9 (below their season average of 30.6). St. Francis Brooklyn’s Jalen Jordan led the way, contributing 12 points. Meanwhile, Marvin Prochet played a pivotal role for Niagara with 23 points and 12 rebounds
St. Francis Brooklyn may have trouble getting to the charity stripe in this contest. Since last season, the Terriers rank 241st in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.224, while Niagara ranks 60th in FTA rate allowed (0.201). Moreover, the Purple Eagles have committed the 11th-fewest errors in the nation (turnover percentage of 15.1 percent), while the pesky defense of the Terriers has caused the 55th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.1 percent)
Niagara vs. St. Francis Brooklyn ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – St. Francis Brooklyn, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 22nd in assists allowed per game (10.9) while Niagara ranks 290th (15.9)
- The Terriers rank 13th in three pointers allowed per game (17.7) while the Purple Eagles rank 188th (22.4)
- Niagara ranks 42nd in blocks per game (4.5) while St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 206th (2.8)
- The Purple Eagles average 38.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 30th in the NCAA. The Terriers rank 286th in rebounds allowed per game (37.8)
- St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 61st in steals per game (7.3) while Niagara ranks 267th (5.1).
