Niagara Purple Eagles vs Bowling Green Falcons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Purple Eagles versus the Falcons? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Stroh Center in Bowling Green, OH. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 151.5 points, and Bowling Green is favored by -9.5 at home against Niagara.
NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES VS BOWLING GREEN FALCONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Niagara Purple Eagles +9.5
This game will be played at Stroh Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.
WHY BET THE NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Falcons.
- Even though we have Bowling Green winning straight-up, we like Niagara at +9.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will the Purple Eagles Defense Show Up on the Road?
Niagara Purple Eagles Recent Game/Games
The Purple Eagles dropped their latest game, an 84-78 loss to the Titans on Sunday. Niagara, a +1.5 point underdog, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the O/U line of 146.
Niagara led 34-29 at halftime but couldn’t hold on, as they allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38 of their own.
Niagara’s offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 42.2% from the field and 38.2% from three-point range, hitting 13 of 34 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.1%, and they managed just 5 offensive rebounds, with 13 assists as a team.
Mak Manciel led the way, scoring 30 points and hitting 6 of 7 threes, finishing with 60.0% shooting overall. Olumide Adelodun added 20 points, also connecting on 6 threes, while Justice Smith contributed 17 points, making 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.
Niagara’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 45% from the field. They conceded 18 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 46% success rate for their opponents.
From beyond the arc, Niagara’s defense allowed 9 threes on 20 attempts, with the opposition hitting 45% of their shots. They also sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they converted 21 free throws (72%). Niagara gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will the Falcons Win at Home?
Bowling Green Falcons Recent Game/Games
Bowling Green fell to Michigan State 86-72 on Saturday, November 16th. The Falcons were +24.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to cover the spread.
After a strong first half where they were tied 43-43, Bowling Green struggled in the second half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 43. The total points for the game (158) went over the pre-game line of 151.5.
Bowling Green’s offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field. They were strong inside, hitting 61.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 5 of 26 threes for a 19.2% rate. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.4%.
At the free-throw line, the Falcons were nearly perfect, making 13 of 14 attempts (92.9%). Marcus Johnson led the team with 23 points, despite shooting 1 of 11 from three and 9 of 24 overall. Jaden Akins added 13 points and 12 rebounds, while Youssef Khayat also contributed 13 points, shooting 60% from the field.
Bowling Green’s defense struggled, giving up 86 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 45% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with the other team hitting 59% of their two-point attempts (23/39).
From three-point range, Bowling Green held the opponent to just 20% shooting (4/20). However, they sent them to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 87% of their attempts. Bowling Green also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.