Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Sunday when the Monmouth Hawks try to run the Niagara Purple Eagles off the court at Multipurpose Activity Center in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Monmouth Hawks as -18-point favorites on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. The betting line may have moved, check for updates at shops such as Sportsbook.
Niagara Purple Eagles vs Monmouth Hawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Monmouth Hawks battles the Niagara Purple Eagles, currently sitting with a 7-23 mark (12-14-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 12-16 for the Monmouth Hawks and 12-15 for the Niagara Purple Eagles.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Monmouth Hawks rated this week at No. 13 and the Niagara Purple Eagles sitting at No. 261.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Niagara Purple Eagles rank No. 139 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 36.23 per game. That compares with Monmouth’s No. 62 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Monmouth is college basketball's No. 76-ranked team at 7.87 per game, while the Niagara Purple Eagles rate No. 253 with 5.03 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Emile Blackman scored 27 points for Niagara on Thursday, but the Golden Griffins managed a 65-60 victory over the Purple Eagles at Koessler Center.
Monmouth cruised to victory on Friday, running Rider out of the gym and running up a 79-58 score at Multipurpose Activity Center.