Niagara Purple Eagles vs Mount Saint Marys Mountaineers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

According to the latest odds, Mount Saint Marys is considered the favorite with an opening line of -6.5. However, the current line has slightly shifted to Mount Saint Marys -5.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Purple Eagles +210 | Mountaineers -254

Spread: Purple Eagles +5.5 (-110) | Mountaineers -5.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 146 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Mount Saint Marys will win straight-up is 72%.

Niagara Purple Eagles

Niagara University's basketball team currently holds a power ranking of 93. In terms of offense, they are ranked 147th, with an average score of 75.94 points per game. Defensively, they are ranked 274th, allowing an average of 75.44 points per game. So far this season, they have a record of 8-9, with a 10-6 against-the-spread record. Offensively, the Purple Eagles have performed fairly well. They have a 47.48% field goal percentage, ranking them 54th in the league, and a 77.49% free throw percentage, putting them at 14th. Their three-point shooting has also been strong, with a 38.69% average that places them at 17th in the NCAAB. In terms of rebounding, Niagara averages 30.75 rebounds per game, which is ranked 352nd. They also average 12.88 offensive assists and 10.94 turnovers per game, ranking 225th and 80th, respectively. On the defensive end, the team allows their opponents to make 48.23% of their field goals, ranking them 354th. They fare slightly better with free throws, allowing their opponents to make 69.90% of their shots, placing them at 125th. In terms of defending three-pointers, they allow their opponents to make 35.51% of their attempts, ranking them 307th. They also average 30.69 defensive rebounds per game, which is ranked 30th. Finally, Niagara University records an average of 12.19 defensive assists and 10.63 turnovers per game, ranking them 130th and 318th, respectively.