The Fairfield Stags will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the Purple Eagles in Niagara at Gallagher Center on Saturday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Niagara Purple Eagles as 3.5-point underdogs in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
Fairfield Stags vs Niagara Purple Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Fairfield Stags will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 11-11 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Niagara Purple Eagles are 11-13-1 ATS. Fairfield Stags are 14-8 on betting the total; Niagara Purple Eagles are 12-13.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Niagara Purple Eagles rated this week at No. 278 and the Fairfield Stags sitting at No. 137.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Fairfield Stags rank No. 195 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 35.07 per game. That compares with Niagara’s No. 157 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Niagara is college basketball's No. 254-ranked team at 4.96 per game, while the Fairfield Stags rate No. 21 with 9.26 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Fairfield earned a 74-71 victory over Canisius on Thursday, getting 22 points from Tyler Nelson at Koessler Center.
Niagara got 21 points from Emile Blackman en route to a 76-72 victory over Marist on Thursday at Gallagher Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Fairfield home to Siena, Wednesday, February 24th
Niagara at Canisius, Thursday, February 25th