Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Purple Eagles and Bearcats. The game is starting at 6:07 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Bearcats at Events Center (Binghamton) in Binghamton, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 145 points, and the Bearcats are favored to win at home against the Purple Eagles.

NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES VS BINGHAMTON BEARCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Binghamton Bearcats -6.5

This game will be played at Events Center (Binghamton) at 6:07 ET on Tuesday, December 19th.

WHY BET THE BINGHAMTON BEARCATS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-66 in favor of the Bearcats.
  • Not only will Binghamton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Will Niagara Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Niagara comes into today’s game against Binghamton with a record of 3-6. When playing away from home, the Purple Eagles have a record of 1-2, and they are winless at home at 0-2. Niagara’s ATS record is currently below .500 at 2-3, including a 1-3 mark vs. the spread in their last five games.

Niagara comes in with an over/under record of 4-1-0 through nine games, with their games averaging a combined 140.8 points per game so far. The Purple Eagles’ last five games have finished with a combined 156 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1.

In their latest game, Niagara offense put up 67 points against Saint Peter’s. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 43.8% and made 3 threes. The top scorer for the Purple Eagles was Yaw Obeng-Mensah with 20 points, while Braxton Bayless also added 15 to the scoreboard.

The Purple Eagles’ defense is presently ranked 221st nationally, allowing an average of 75.8 points per contest. Niagara’s three-point defense is currently 69th in the country at 5.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 45.5% of their shots vs. Niagara.

Do the Bearcats Stand a Chance at Home?

Binghamton will be playing their 11th game of the season against Niagara. They have an overall record of 6-4. In their last five home games, including last year, they have gone 4-1. As we assess Binghamton’s performance vs. the spread, they come into today’s game with a 4-4 ATS record. In their last five games, their ATS record stands at 2-3.

In 10 games, Binghamton comes in with an over/under mark of 4-4-0, with their games averaging 140.8 points per game. The Bearcats have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 148 points per game.

Binghamton finished with 79 points in their game against Stonehill. This total surpasses their season-average of 73.9 points per game. Leading Binghamton in scoring vs. Stonehill was Tymu Chenery with his 22 points. Nehemiah Benson also added 17 points for the Bearcats.

So far, the Bearcats’ defense is ranked 149th in the country at 71.1 points per contest. The Binghamton defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 64 points and allowed Stonehill to connect on 8 threes.