Niagara Purple Eagles vs Detroit Titans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/10/24
Looking to win big? The Purple Eagles and Titans face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Titans are hosting the game at Calihan Hall in Detroit, MI. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and Detroit is favored by -2.5 at home against Niagara.
NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES VS DETROIT TITANS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Detroit Titans -2.5
This game will be played at Calihan Hall at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 10th.
WHY BET THE DETROIT TITANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Titans.
- Not only will Detroit pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will the Niagara Defense Show Up on the Road?
Niagara Purple Eagles Recent Game/Games
Niagara faced a tough challenge on Thursday, November 7th, as they went on the road to take on Michigan State. The Purple Eagles, who were +29.5 point underdogs, lost 96-60. The total points for the game ended up at 156, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.
Niagara was competitive in the first half, trailing 46-39 at the break. However, things fell apart in the second half, where they managed just 21 points while allowing 50.
In their recent game, the Purple Eagles managed just 60 points, shooting 37.7% from the field and 34.6% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.3%, and they hit 61.1% of their free throws.
Jaxon Kohler led the way with 20 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Jahari Williamson and Jase Richardson each added 12 points, with Williamson hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip.
Niagara’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 96 points on 52% shooting from the field. The Purple Eagles allowed their opponent to hit 59% of their two-point attempts, as they went 29/49 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Niagara’s opponent shot 6/18, good for 33%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 20 of those attempts, an 80% clip. Niagara also gave up 16 offensive rebounds.
Can Detroit Secure a Home Victory?
Detroit Titans Recent Game/Games
The Titans dropped their season opener to Loyola Chicago on Thursday, losing 87-65 on the road. Detroit entered the game as +24.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.
Detroit trailed 50-33 at halftime and couldn’t make up ground in the 2nd half, scoring 32 points while allowing 37. The game’s total points reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.
Detroit struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.9% from the field and 25% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 39%. They managed to score 65 points, with 19 of those coming from the free-throw line, where they shot 65.5%.
Sheldon Edwards Jr. and Jalen DeLoach were bright spots, with Edwards hitting 62.5% of his shots, including 3 of 6 from deep, while DeLoach connected on 5 of 7 attempts. Mak Manciel and Jayden Dawson struggled, combining to shoot 7 of 26 overall and 4 of 19 from beyond the arc.
Detroit’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Titans allowed their opponent to connect on 72% of their two-point attempts, with 21 makes on 29 tries.
From beyond the arc, Detroit held their opponent to 8/30 shooting, or 26%. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they hit 21 free throws for 77%. The Titans also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.