Niagara Purple Eagles vs Binghamton Bearcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

Planning on watching today’s Purple Eagles and Bearcats game? Catch the action at Kirby Sports Center in Easton, PA, as the Bearcats hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. Niagara comes into this non-conference matchup as the -1.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 138 points.

NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES VS BINGHAMTON BEARCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Binghamton Bearcats +1.5

This game will be played at Kirby Sports Center at 2:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.

WHY BET THE BINGHAMTON BEARCATS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Bearcats.
• Not only will Binghamton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Can the Purple Eagles Grab a Win in Easton?

Niagara Purple Eagles Recent Game/Games

Niagara fell 76-73 to Kent State on Thursday, November 21st, in an away game. Despite the loss, the Purple Eagles, who were +13.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread.

After trailing 40-28 at halftime, Niagara fought back in the 2nd half, outscoring Kent State 45-36. The total points for the game reached 149, surpassing the O/U line of 137.

Niagara put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 46% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56%. They hit 40.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 22 attempts, and were 50% on two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they converted 78.3%, going 18 for 23.

Jaeden Marshall, Morgan Safford, and Jahari Williamson each scored 17 points, with Williamson hitting 4 of 6 threes and Marshall going 3 for 4 from deep. Safford added 7 rebounds, while Zion Russell contributed 11 points on 4 of 6 shooting.

Niagara’s defense gave up 76 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 24 made field goals on 55 attempts.

From three-point range, Niagara’s opponents shot 37%, hitting 9 of 24 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 19 free throws for 86%.

Taking a Look at the Bearcats Chances at Home

Binghamton Bearcats Recent Game

Binghamton fell to Central Connecticut State 64-56 on Sunday, November 24th. The Bearcats were +5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 120, which was under the O/U line of 135.5.

Binghamton struggled early, trailing 28-19 at halftime. They picked up the pace in the 2nd half, scoring 37 points, but couldn’t slow down the Blue Devils, who scored 36 points in the 2nd half.

Binghamton’s offense put up 56 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field. They connected on 44.4% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 18 from deep, and posted an effective field goal percentage of 51%.

Jayden Brown led the way with 17 points, shooting 70% overall and 60% from three. Tymu Chenery added 16 points, hitting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc, while Jordan Jones contributed 15 points despite shooting just 36.8% from the field.

Even with Binghamton’s defense holding their opponent to 64 points on 41% shooting, the Bearcats couldn’t capitalize on the other end. Their defense did limit the opposition to 35% from beyond the arc, as they hit 7 of 20 three-point attempts.

Binghamton sent their opponent to the line just 9 times, where they converted 7 free throws. The Bearcats also gave up 15 offensive rebounds, providing additional scoring opportunities.