Marist Red Foxes vs. Niagara Purple Eagles ATS Prediction 01/31/20

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The Marist Red Foxes (4-14, 3-6 MAAC) will be at the Gallagher Center to challenge the Niagara Purple Eagles (6-13, 4-4 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 31, 2020.

Marist Red Foxes vs. Niagara Purple Eagles ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Purple Eagles fell to the Saint Peter’s Peacocks, 58-53, while the Red Foxes were defeated by the Siena Saints, 70-57.

Marist held Siena to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.6 (below their season average of 31.1) while Niagara forced Saint Peter’s into a turnover percentage of 24.0 (above the 17.5 mark opponents have averaged against Niagara this season). Niagara rallied around Greg Kuakumensah, who contributed 13 points and five rebounds. Tyler Sagl, meanwhile was a key piece for Marist with 17 points.

The Red Foxes won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 79-58. The Red Foxes’ 11.2 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Purple Eagles, who had a rate of 16.8. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams square off. Niagara currently ranks 283rd in possessions per game (67.3) and Marist is 277th (67.4).

Marist Red Foxes vs. Niagara Purple Eagles ATS Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Niagara, ATS Winner – Niagara, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Niagara ranks 168th in assists per game (12.6) while Marist ranks 265th (9.2).
  • The Purple Eagles rank 23rd in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Red Foxes rank 105th (6.4).
  • Marist averages 21.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 171st in the nation. Niagara ranks 230th in three pointers allowed per game (24.6).
  • The Red Foxes rank ninth in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while the Purple Eagles rank 100th (3.4).
  • Marist ranks 203rd in rebounds per game (34.3) while Niagara ranks 286th (27.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Purple Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 8.3 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Red Foxes have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (7.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (4.5 above their season average).