Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Gallagher Center-NY Friday as the Niagara Purple Eagles look to beat the odds vs the Saint Peter's Peacocks in NCAA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Niagara Purple Eagles betting line opened as 4.5-point underdogs in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Saint Peter's Peacocks vs Niagara Purple Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Saint Peter's Peacocks have watched them go 16-12 and 17-6 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Niagara Purple Eagles are at 9-20 and 13-15 ATS. In totals betting, the Niagara Purple Eagles are 16-12, while the Saint Peter's Peacocks have a 8-14-1 mark.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Niagara Purple Eagles at No. 232 and the Saint Peter's Peacocks at No. 15 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Niagara's No. 107-ranked scoring average of 75.52 PPG, against a Saint Peter's Peacocks defense rated No. 10 and allowing 61.75 PPG. The Niagara Purple Eagles FG% has averaged 42.49% to date this season, less than the Saint Peter's Peacocks shooters have managed so far (42.93% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Antwon Portley scored 14 points leading the Peacocks to a 74-55 victory over Fairfield at Yanitelli Center on Sunday.
Next Betting Matchups
Saint Peter's at Canisius, Sunday, February 26th
Niagara at Fairfield, Sunday, February 26th
