Niagara Purple Eagles vs Saint Peter’s Peacocks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Saint Peter's vs Niagara NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Niagara Falls.

Saint Peter's vs Niagara Prediction

Betting on today's Peacocks and Purple Eagles game? Catch the action at Gallagher Center in Niagara Falls, NY, as the Purple Eagles hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. Saint Peter's is favored by -1.5 in this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference contest against Niagara. The game's over/under currently sits at 126.5 points.

Saint Peter's vs. Niagara Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Saint Peter's Peacocks at Niagara Purple Eagles
Where: Niagara Falls at Gallagher Center
Date: Friday, January 10th
Betting Odds STPETE -1.5, STPETE -129 | NIAGRA +106 O/U 126.5

Peacocks Preview: Taking a Look at the Peacocks Chances in Niagara Falls

Saint Peter’s dropped to 4-6 on the season after a 59-46 home loss to Quinnipiac on Friday, January 3rd. The Peacocks were -3.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 41-24 at halftime, Saint Peter’s limited Quinnipiac to just 18 points in the 2nd half while scoring 22 themselves. The game’s total points of 105 fell well short of the O/U line of 138.5.

Peacocks Offense Breakdown

Saint Peter's struggled offensively in their last game, managing just 46 points on 31.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37%, with a 23.8% mark from three-point range, hitting 5 of 21 attempts.

Jaden Zimmerman led the way with 16 points, connecting on 3 of 6 from beyond the arc. Khaden Bennett added 13 points, while Amarri Monroe contributed 12 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 1 of 6 from deep. Paul Otieno grabbed 14 rebounds to go with 11 points.

Peacocks Team Defense

Saint Peter's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 59 points on 31% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 12 of 33 attempts, a 36% success rate.

From beyond the arc, the Peacocks kept their opponent in check, allowing just 5 threes on 21 attempts, or 23% shooting. They also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 7 shots for 70%.

Purple Eagles Preview: Do the Purple Eagles Stand a Chance at Home?

Niagara’s season record fell to 5-8 after a 68-62 loss to Mount St. Mary’s on Sunday. The Purple Eagles entered the game as +5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 130, falling short of the 136.5 O/U line.

Niagara led 37-26 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 42. This second-half collapse was a key factor in the loss.

Purple Eagles Offense Breakdown

Niagara's offense put up 62 points in their last game, shooting 39.1% from the field and 29.6% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.3%, and they were perfect from the free-throw line, hitting all 4 attempts.

Jahari Williamson led the way from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 7 threes and finishing with 15 points. Zion Russell and Carmelo Pacheco each added 14 points, with Russell shooting 66.7% overall and Pacheco knocking down 4 threes at a 50% clip.

Purple Eagles Team Defense

Niagara's defense gave up 68 points, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 13 two-point field goals on 27 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the other team hit 9 of 19 threes, shooting 47%. They also went 15/20 from the free-throw line, and Niagara limited them to just 2 offensive rebounds.

Peacocks vs Purple Eagles Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, Saint Peter's has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 67 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
In their last five games at home, the Purple Eagles have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 59 points per game in this stretch.
Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Niagara has an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 0-10 straight up.
Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Peacocks have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.