Niagara Purple Eagles vs Fairfield Stags Point Spread: Betting Trends Hint at Winner

The Niagara Purple Eagles will try to cover the point spread at Gallagher Center-NY on Saturday when they get a visit from the Fairfield Stags in NCAA basketball betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Niagara Purple Eagles were listed as -4-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.

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 10-11 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Niagara Purple Eagles are 14-9 ATS. Fairfield Stags are 13-8 on betting the total; Niagara Purple Eagles are 16-7.

This game puts the Niagara Purple Eagles, most recently No. 101 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Fairfield Stags, who rate No. 142 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Niagara's No. 21-ranked scoring average of 83.31 PPG, against a Fairfield Stags defense rated No. 230 and allowing 77.39 PPG. The Niagara Purple Eagles FG% has averaged 44.16% to date this season, more than the Fairfield Stags shooters have managed so far (44.11% per game).

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Fairfield got 27 points from Tyler Nelson en route to a 78-65 victory over Siena on Monday at Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard.

Niagara earned a 95-76 victory over Quinnipiac on Thursday, getting 26 points from James Towns at Gallagher Center-NY.

Betting Trends
  • Fairfield is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
  • Fairfield is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of Fairfield's last 7 games
  • Fairfield is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
  • Niagara is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
  • Niagara is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Niagara's last 6 games
  • Niagara is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Fairfield at Canisius, Monday, February 12th
Niagara at Iona, Friday, February 16th

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