Niagara Purple Eagles vs Marist Red Foxes 2/19/23 – The Marist Red Foxes will be taking on the Niagara Purple Eagles Sunday. Niagara was defeated by Mount St Mary’s Friday. The Purple Eagles are now 3-2 in straight-up and 9-7 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference competition. Marist lost to Fairfield on Friday. The Red Foxes are currently 1-4 in straight-up play in their last five games and 4-12 in MAAC play in this season’s season. Marist beat Niagara 66-64 on January 15. Both teams shot more than 50 percent. However, the Red Foxes shot higher from three and reached the foul line more often. The series is led by Niagara, 32-26. The best college basketball picks are updated online as these teams battle in an exciting game.
Niagara Purple Eagles vs Marist Red Foxes
Date & Time: Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET
Location: McCann Center
Niagara Purple Eagles vs Marist Red Foxes Betting Odds
Niagra
Moneyline: -113
Spread: -2 (-110)
Total: 125 over (-110)
Marist
Moneyline: +103
Spread: +2 (-110)
Total: 125 under (-110)
Niagara Purple Eagles vs Marist Red Foxes Analysis
After winning their five previous games in a row, the Niagara Purple Eagles were gaining momentum. It’s time for the Purple Eagles to stop the bleeding with only four regular-season matches remaining. The Purple Eagles average 65.0 points per contest (331st), and shoot 44.8% from the floor (179th), with a 35.0 percent shooting percentage from deep (150th). They convert 71.3 percent of their free throws (187th), and average 29.0 rebounding (315th), with a -0.2 rebounding margin. According to KenPom, Niagara ranks 258th in offensive efficiency adjusted for schedule. The Purple Eagles give up 65.3 points per match (60th) and their opponents shoot 43.1% from the field (149th), 35.2 percent from three (276th). They rank 224th in defensive efficiency.
The Maris Red Foxes currently rank last in the MAAC standings. The Red Foxes average 62.3 points per contest (349th), and shoot 40.2 percent (346th). They also shoot 30.8 percent from the deep (333rd). They are able to hit 69.6 percent of their free throw attempts (249th), and average 30.6 rebounds (252nd), with a -1.8 rebounding margin. Marist ranks 342nd in offensive efficiency adjusted for schedule. The Red Foxes allow 66.7 points per game (96th), while their opponents shoot 42.7% from the floor (122nd), with a 37.0 percent shooting percentage from beyond the arc (336th). Marist is 245th in defensive efficiency.
Niagara Purple Eagles vs Marist Red Foxes Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Niagara’s last 6 games. Niagara are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Niagara’s last 5 games on the road. Niagara are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Marist. Niagara are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games played in February.
Marist are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Marist’s last 5 games.
Marist are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Marist’s last 5 games against Niagara. Marist are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games at home. Marist are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against Niagara.
Niagara Purple Eagles vs Marist Red Foxes Free Pick
Niagara will be able to score easily against the Red Foxes’ defense. They will shoot more than 50 percent vs. Marist the second time this year. They will use their rebounding advantage to score extra points, which will allow them to cover the spread according to NCAAB betting lines.
Free Pick: Niagara Purple Eagles -2 (-110)
