The Monmouth Hawks will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Niagara Purple Eagles at Multipurpose Activity Center on Thursday in NCAA hoops betting.
Niagara Purple Eagles vs Monmouth Hawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Niagara Purple Eagles will look to cover the spread vs the Monmouth Hawks on Thursday, as the Purple Eagles are 12-14 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Hawks are 9-14-1 ATS. Niagara is 15-11 against the total, while Monmouth is 12-12 versus the total betting line.
The Monmouth Hawks sit at No. 21 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Niagara Purple Eagles sit at No. 243 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Monmouth has the nation's No. 31-rated offensive output, at 80.67 PPG. The visiting Niagara Purple Eagles defense ranks No. 236 allowing on average 78.85 PPG. The Hawks FG% has averaged 42.85% so far, more than the Monmouth Purple Eagles marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.7% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Niagara got 34 points from Matt Scott en route to a 90-76 loss at the hands of Niagara on Sunday at Gallagher Center-NY.
The battle between the Hawks and Saints didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Siena was handed a 102-82 defeat on Monday at Times Union Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Niagara at Siena, Saturday, February 18th
Monmouth at Fairfield, Tuesday, February 21st
