Niagara Purple Eagles vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies NCAA College Hoops Odds

The St. Bonaventure Bonnies host Niagara on Saturday, looking to build on their 6-3 mark against the 3-8 Purple Eagles in college basketball betting action at First Niagara Center.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

If you were backing the Niagara Purple Eagles in this one, their betting line was listed as 14-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.

Niagara Purple Eagles vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the Niagara Purple Eagles have watched them go 3-8 and 4-6 ATS on the college basketball season, while the St. Bonaventure Bonnies are at 6-3 and 3-4-1 ATS. In totals betting, the St. Bonaventure Bonnies are 6-2, while the Niagara Purple Eagles have a 6-3 mark.

The Bonnies - Purple Eagles odds would favor the Bonnies if the lines were set according to our power ranks. St. Bonaventure is rated No. 67 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Niagara is at No. 198.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and St. Bonaventure has the nation's No. 31-rated offensive output, at 82.89 PPG. The visiting Niagara Purple Eagles defense ranks No. 233 allowing on average 79.09 PPG. The Bonnies FG% has averaged 46.14% so far, more than the St. Bonaventure Purple Eagles marksmen have achieved on the year, 41.27% per game.