Bowling Green Falcons vs Niagara Purple Eagles Matchup

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

Niagara vs Bowling Green Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Purple Eagles and Falcons. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Falcons at Stroh Center in Bowling Green, OH. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 151.5 points, and Bowling Green is favored by -9.5 vs. Niagara.

Niagara vs. Bowling Green Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Niagara Purple Eagles at Bowling Green Falcons
  • Where: Bowling Green at Stroh Center
  • Date: Tuesday, November 19th
  • Betting Odds BOWLGR -9.5, NIAGRA +403 | BOWLGR -560 O/U 151.5

Purple Eagles Preview: Can Niagara Pull Off A Win at Stroh Center?

Niagara dropped to 0-2 on the season after an 84-78 loss to Detroit on Sunday. The Purple Eagles were +1.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread.

Niagara led 34-29 at halftime but allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38. The game’s total points reached 162, surpassing the O/U line of 146.

Purple Eagles Offense Breakdown

Niagara's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 42.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.1%, thanks in part to hitting 13 of 34 from three-point range (38.2%). They also made 11 of 17 free throws (64.7%) and grabbed 5 offensive rebounds, finishing with 13 assists as a team.

Mak Manciel led the way with 30 points, shooting 60.0% overall and 85.7% from three (6/7). Olumide Adelodun added 20 points, hitting 6 threes at a 50.0% rate, while Justice Smith contributed 17 points, making 3 of 4 from beyond the arc (75.0%).

Purple Eagles Team Defense

Niagara's defense struggled, giving up 84 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed 27 made field goals on 59 attempts.

The Purple Eagles gave up 9 threes on 20 attempts, with the opponent shooting 45% from beyond the arc. They also sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they hit 21 free throws (72%).

Falcons Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for Bowling Green?

Bowling Green Falcons Recent Game/Games

Bowling Green faced a tough challenge on Saturday, November 16th, as they went on the road to take on Michigan State. The Falcons were +24.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep things closer than expected, losing 86-72.

After a solid first half, where they were tied 43-43, Bowling Green struggled in the second half, scoring only 29 points while allowing 43. The game’s total points ended at 158, going over the pre-game line of 151.5.

Falcons Offense Breakdown

Bowling Green struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 5 of 26 threes for a 19.2% shooting percentage. Despite their three-point woes, they shot 61.1% on two-point attempts, finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 43.5% and an effective field goal percentage of 48.4%.

Marcus Johnson led the Falcons with 23 points, though he connected on just 1 of 11 from deep. Jaden Akins contributed 13 points and 12 rebounds, while Youssef Khayat also added 13 points, shooting 60% from the field.

Falcons Team Defense

Despite Bowling Green's defensive struggles, they managed to put up 86 points in their previous game. The Falcons shot 45% from the field, making 27 of their 59 attempts.

Bowling Green was effective inside, hitting 23 of 39 two-point shots for 59%. They struggled from beyond the arc, going just 4/20 for 20%. At the free-throw line, they were solid, converting 28 of 32 attempts for 87%.

Purple Eagles vs Falcons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last five games away from home, the Purple Eagles have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 65 points per game in these contests.
  • Bowling Green has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 68 points per game while allowing 73. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
  • The last five games that Niagara was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
  • As the betting favorite, the Falcons have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.

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