Le Moyne Dolphins vs Niagara Purple Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Dolphins versus the Purple Eagles? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NEC. The game will be played at Gallagher Center in Niagara Falls, NY. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 142.5 points, with Niagara being favored by -3 over Le Moyne.
LE MOYNE DOLPHINS VS NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Niagara Purple Eagles -3
This game will be played at Gallagher Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.
WHY BET THE NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-67 in favor of the Purple Eagles.
- Not only will Niagara pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Can the Dolphins Grab a Win in Niagara Falls?
Le Moyne Dolphins Recent Game/Games
Le Moyne dropped to 3-9 on the season after a 91-62 loss to Notre Dame on Sunday, December 22nd. The Dolphins were +20.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 153, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.
The Dolphins trailed 49-30 at halftime and were outscored 42-32 in the second half. Le Moyne has struggled to compete against stronger opponents this season.
Le Moyne’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.8% from the field and 26.9% from three-point range, finishing with 62 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.1%, and they managed only 6 offensive rebounds and 11 assists.
Tae Davis and Dwayne Koroma were the bright spots for the Dolphins, with Davis scoring 24 points and grabbing 6 rebounds, while Koroma added 22 points on 9/11 shooting, including 3/3 from beyond the arc.
Le Moyne’s defense struggled, giving up 91 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 48% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 55% shooting, with their opponent making 19 of 34 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Le Moyne’s opponent hit 9 of 24 shots, good for 37%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 26 free throws, an 81% success rate. Le Moyne also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.
Can the Purple Eagles Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
Niagara Purple Eagles Recent Game/Games
The Purple Eagles dropped to 4-7 on the season after a 71-52 road loss to St. Bonaventure on Saturday, December 21st. Entering the game as +17 point underdogs, Niagara not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Niagara trailed 33-20 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, getting outscored 38-32. The game’s total points of 123 fell short of the 129.5 O/U line.
Niagara’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 52 points on 34% shooting from the field. They connected on only 28.6% of their three-point attempts, going 8-for-28, and their effective field goal percentage was 42%. The Purple Eagles managed just 3 offensive rebounds and recorded 8 assists as a team.
Olumide Adelodun led the way with 19 points, hitting 5-of-9 from beyond the arc. Lajae Jones added 16 points, shooting 4-of-5 from three, while Melvin Council Jr. contributed 14 points and 7 assists, knocking down 4-of-7 from deep.
Niagara’s defense gave up 71 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 43% from the field on 24 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they held their opponent to 41% shooting, with 13 made field goals on 31 tries.
From three-point range, the Purple Eagles’ defense allowed 11 threes on 24 attempts, a 45% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 70%. Niagara gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.