Niagara vs Quinnipiac Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 18

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  • Quinnipiac (14-8) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Niagara (15-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Niagara / Quinnipiac TV channel: ESPN+

The Niagara Purple Eagles (15-8) visit M&T Bank Arena to take on the Quinnipiac Bobcats (14-8) on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Hamden, CT.

Quinnipiac is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Niagara vs. Quinnipiac Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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Niagara vs. Quinnipiac Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Niagara+5.5 -110O 150.5 -110+200
Quinnipiac -5.5 -110U 150.5 -110-250

Niagara vs Quinnipiac Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Quinnipiac will win this college basketball game with 70.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Niagara vs Quinnipiac Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Niagara will cover the spread with 56.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Niagara has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.75 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Niagara have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 16 away games (+9.70 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Niagara has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 16 away games (+8.60 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Niagara has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Niagara have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 16 away games (+6.40 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Quinnipiac has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 27 games (+8.40 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Quinnipiac have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.40 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Quinnipiac has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.55 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Quinnipiac has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+2.50 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Quinnipiac have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 28 games (+1.75 Units / 6% ROI)

Niagara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Niagara has a 15-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.2 Units / 24.55% ROI).

  • 12-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -2 Units / -5.33% ROI
  • 15-8 when betting the Over for +6.2 Units / 24.55% ROI
  • 8-15 when betting the Under for -8.65 Units / -33.99% ROI

Quinnipiac Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Quinnipiac has a 14-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.15 Units / 20.32% ROI).

  • 18-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +14 Units / 28.03% ROI
  • 9-14 when betting the Over for -6.45 Units / -25.44% ROI
  • 14-9 when betting the Under for +4.1 Units / 16.24% ROI

Niagara Offensive Stats & Trends:

Niagara has averaged 1.28 points per shot (3,744 points/2,931 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.20

Niagara is shooting 46% (1,351/2,931) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 43%

Niagara has averaged 1.34 points per shot (1,728 points/1,289 shots) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Niagara has averaged 6.8 offensive rebounds per game (157 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 9.4

Quinnipiac Offensive Stats & Trends:

Quinnipiac has 20.1 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 17.4

Quinnipiac is shooting 79% from the free throw line (373/474) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Quinnipiac has averaged 1.29 points per shot (1,812 points/1,404 shots) this season — 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Quinnipiac has a TS% of 48% this season — 4th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 46%

Niagara Defensive Stats & Trends:

Niagara has averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (518 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Niagara has averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (518 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.2

Niagara has averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,192 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Niagara has averaged 5.4 steals per game (292 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Quinnipiac Defensive Stats & Trends:

Quinnipiac has averaged 25.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,405 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Quinnipiac has averaged 25.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,405 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Quinnipiac has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (1,636 points/1,435 shots) this season — best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.24

Quinnipiac has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (1,422/3,376) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 44%


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