Quinnipiac Bobcats at Niagara Purple Eagles Free Prediction 02/03/19

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The Quinnipiac Bobcats (10-10, 5-4 MAAC) will be at the Gallagher Center to clash with the Niagara Purple Eagles (11-11, 4-5 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 3, 2019.

Quinnipiac Bobcats vs. Niagara Purple Eagles Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Purple Eagles defeated the Canisius Golden Griffins, 78-70, while the Bobcats were beaten by the Canisius Golden Griffins, 75-70.

Niagara dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.431 (above their season average of 0.244) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.3 (above their season average of 26.8). Canisius was 0.082 and 30.3, respectively, for those same stats. Quinnipiac, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (19-26; 73.1 percent). Marvin Prochet put together a solid game for Niagara with 23 points. Meanwhile, Quinnipiac was lifted by Cameron Young, who put up 30 points and eight rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Prochet led the Purple Eagles to a 75-72 victory. He put up 24 points. Niagara’s 0.625 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Quinnipiac, who had a mark of 0.508.

Quinnipiac may have a tough time creating turnovers. Niagara ranks 57th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.0 percent), while Quinnipiac forces the 244th-most turnovers (18.2 percent).

Quinnipiac Bobcats at Niagara Purple Eagles ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Quinnipiac, ATS Winner – Quinnipiac, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Quinnipiac ranks 15th in three pointers attempted per game (28.6) while Niagara ranks 136th (22.8).
  • The Purple Eagles rank 63rd in blocks per game (3.9) while the Bobcats rank 90th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
  • Niagara averages 36.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 126th in the nation. Quinnipiac ranks 143rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.0).
  • The Bobcats rank 155th in steals per game (5.8) while the Purple Eagles rank 233rd (4.3).
  • Quinnipiac ranks 187th in assists per game (12.6) while Niagara ranks 231st (11.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Purple Eagles have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (8.8 below their season average).
  • The Bobcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, up from 0.4 for the season.