Niagara vs. Saint Peter’s: Ending 5-Game Slide – Preview & Matchup

Niagara Purple Eagles (2-6, 0-1 MAAC) are set to face off against Saint Peter’s Peacocks (3-4, 1-0 MAAC) in Jersey City, New Jersey this Sunday at 2 p.m. EST. The current line from BETMGM SPORTSBOOK shows the Peacocks as favorites with a 5.5-point spread, and the over/under set at 131.5 points.

Niagara is coming into this game on a tough streak, with five consecutive losses, while Saint Peter’s has been strong at home with a 3-1 record. The Peacocks have a 2-4 record in games decided by 10 points or more.

In terms of their performance against their MAAC opponents, Niagara has a 0-1 record, while Saint Peter’s has started the season strong with a 1-0 record. Despite facing some challenges, both teams have been competitive and ready to give it their all in this upcoming game.

Looking at their shooting stats, Saint Peter’s has been solid from beyond the arc, making an average of 7.9 three-pointers per game, just slightly less than the 8.5 three-pointers per game that Niagara allows. On the other hand, Niagara averages 6.6 made three-pointers per game. This shows that both teams have their strengths and weaknesses to consider.

This game marks the first time these two teams will meet in MAAC play this season, making it an exciting matchup to watch. Keep an eye out for top performers like Brent Bland for the Peacocks and Justin Page for the Purple Eagles, who have been putting up impressive numbers this season.

As always, stay tuned for more updates and insights as the game approaches. Let’s see how Niagara and Saint Peter’s will face off in this highly anticipated showdown.