Binghamton Bearcats vs Niagara Purple Eagles Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Niagara vs Binghamton NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Easton.

Niagara vs Binghamton Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Purple Eagles versus the Bearcats? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Kirby Sports Center in Easton, PA. Niagara is favored by -1.5 in this non-conference contest against Binghamton. The game's over/under currently sits at 138 points.

Niagara vs. Binghamton Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Niagara Purple Eagles at Binghamton Bearcats
Where: Easton at Kirby Sports Center
Date: Friday, November 29th
Betting Odds NIAGRA -1.5, NIAGRA -124 | BING +102 O/U 138

Purple Eagles Preview: Is A Road Victory Likely for the Favored Purple Eagles?

Niagara dropped a close one on Thursday, falling 76-73 to Kent State on the road. The Purple Eagles came into the game as +13.5 point underdogs but managed to keep it close, covering the spread.

After trailing 40-28 at halftime, Niagara mounted a comeback, outscoring Kent State 45-36 in the second half. The game’s total points of 149 exceeded the O/U line of 137.

Purple Eagles Offense Breakdown

Niagara's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 46% from the field and 40.9% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 56%. They connected on 18 of 23 free throws, good for 78.3%, and grabbed 6 offensive rebounds, dishing out 11 assists as a team.

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

Purple Eagles Team Defense

Niagara's defense gave up 76 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field, hitting 24 of 55 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 48% shooting, with the other team making 15 of 31 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Niagara's defense saw the opposition connect on 9 of 24 shots, a 37% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 19 attempts, an 86% rate. Niagara allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bearcats Preview: Will the Bearcats Defense Show Up at Home?

Binghamton Bearcats Recent Game

Binghamton fell 64-56 to Central Connecticut State on Sunday, November 24th, in an away game. The Bearcats entered as +5 point underdogs and did not cover the spread. The game’s total points of 120 fell short of the 135.5 O/U line.

After trailing 28-19 at halftime, Binghamton scored 37 points in the 2nd half but allowed 36, unable to close the gap.

Bearcats Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Binghamton's offense put up 56 points, shooting 43.1% from the field. They connected on 44.4% of their threes, making 8 of 18 attempts, while hitting 42.4% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they went 4 for 5, shooting 80%.

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. Jordan Jones contributed 15 points, despite shooting just 36.8% from the field and 20% from three.

Bearcats Team Defense

Despite Binghamton's defensive efforts, they couldn't hold their opponent under 64 points, with the Bearcats allowing them to shoot 41% from the field. The opposing team went 18/40 on two-point attempts, hitting 45% of their shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Binghamton's defense saw their opponent make 7/20 attempts, a 35% shooting performance. They also sent them to the free-throw line 9 times, where they converted 7 for 77%. Binghamton gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.

Purple Eagles vs Bearcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their ten previous road games, Niagara has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 67 points per game.
Through their last ten home games, Binghamton has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 63 points per game.
As the betting underdog, the Bearcats have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Binghamton posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
Although the Purple Eagles have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 0-3.