Niagara Purple Eagles vs St Peter’s Peacocks 1/22/23 – The Saint Peter’s Peacocks host the Niagara Purple Eagles inside Yanitelli Center on Sunday. Saint Peter’s won both meetings between these teams last season. Niagara was the best college basketball bet today.
Niagara Purple Eagles vs St. Peter’s Peacocks
Date & Time: Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET
Location: Yanitelli Center
Niagara Purple Eagles vs St. Peter’s Peacocks Betting Odds
Niagara
Moneyline: TBD
Spread: +1 (-110)
Total: 119 over (-110)
St. Peter’s
Moneyline: TBD
Spread: -1 (-110)
Total: 119 under (-110)
Niagara Purple Eagles vs St. Peter’s Peacocks Analysis
Noah Thomasson, a senior guard, leads the Purple Eagles with 18.2 points per contest. He also has the MAAC’s most points with 328. Aaron Gray, a sophomore forward, contributes 13.3 points per game and 5.1 rebounds. With 5.5 rebounds per match, Sam Iorio, a senior forward, leads Niagara. The Purple Eagles rank eighth in the MAAC, scoring 64.8 points per match. They shoot an impressive 44.5% from the floor, thanks to their attempt at the second-fewest three pointers in the conference. At 74.3%, they are third in conference free throw percentage and average just 11.5 turnovers per match. The Purple Eagles are fourth in the MAAC for defensive efficiency, giving up 65.1 points per match. They keep opponents to just 42.8% shooting. Niagara ranks last with 30.4 rebounds per match.
Friday’s win by the Peacocks saw them defeat Marist, 61 to 57, on the road. This brings their record to 3-7 in MAAC. Saint Peter’s won the game with 16 points from senior guard Isiah Dasher and freshman forward Mouhamed Sow. The Peacocks are led by Dasher, who averages 14.2 points per match. Jaylen Murray, a sophomore guard, adds 11.2 more points. Latrell Reid, a senior guard, is the best rebounder at 5.1 boards per match and the top passer at 3.8 assists per match. Saint Peter’s ranks last among the MAAC in terms of points per game at 61.8. Although the Peacocks have a low field goal percentage (37.9%), they still attempt high numbers of three-pointers. Saint Peter’s turns it around 12.4 times each game. Their 64.4 points per game defense is the best in the conference. The Peacocks’ opponents are scoring 41.9% from downtown, while they shoot just 30.0% from the perimeter. Saint Peter’s averages 37.4 points per game and is among the most efficient rebounding teams within the MAAC. With 27 steals, Reid is third in the league.
Niagara Purple Eagles vs St. Peter’s Peacocks Against the Spread
Niagara are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games. Niagara are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games against Saint Peter’s. Niagara are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games against Saint Peter’s. Niagara are 2-9 SU in their last 11 games on the road. Niagara are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Saint Peter’s.
Saint Peter’s are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games. The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Saint Peter’s last 12 games. Saint Peter’s are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saint Peter’s last 6 games against Niagara. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saint Peter’s’ last 6 games at home. Saint Peter’s are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Niagara.
Niagara Purple Eagles vs St. Peter’s Peacocks Free Pick
Both teams need a spark. Overall, Niagara is the better team this season. However, Saint Peter’s has done a great job of protecting its home court. I expect a close match. Saint Peter’s has a record of 2-2 against the spread in the last four home games. Niagara is 2-2 on the road. Saint Peter’s is the clear rebounding champion, while Niagara is an offensively more efficient team. From a statistical standpoint, Saint Peter’s is more equal than Niagara. College basketball betting lines tend to favor the team that shoots more fouls and makes fewer turnovers in close games. Niagara excels at both.
Free Pick: Niagara Purple Eagles
