A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away Niagara Purple Eagles taking on the Saint Peter's Peacocks Friday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Saint Peter's Peacocks as -8.5-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 Saint Peter's Peacocks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Niagara Purple Eagles will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Friday; they are 11-10-1 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Saint Peter's Peacocks are 11-7 ATS. Niagara Purple Eagles are 9-13 on betting the total; Saint Peter's Peacocks are 9-9.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 235-rated Niagara Purple Eagles taking on the No. 240-rated Saint Peter's Peacocks in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Saint Peter's's No. 236-ranked scoring average of 65.68 PPG, against a Niagara Purple Eagles defense rated No. 130 and allowing 70.72 PPG. The Saint Peter's Peacocks FG% has averaged 41.59% to date this season, more than the Niagara Purple Eagles shooters have managed so far (40.82% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Purple Eagles endured a 75-61 loss at the hands of the Gaels on Sunday, despite a 16-point effort from Justin Satchell at Gallagher Center.
The Peacocks got 25 points from Antwon Portley as Saint Peter's ran past Quinnipiac 68-52 on Monday at Yanitelli Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Niagara at Rider, Sunday, February 14th
Saint Peter's at Canisius, Sunday, February 14th