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The Niagara Purple Eagles (0-2) play the Central Arkansas Sugar Bears (2-1) as 4-point favorites on Friday, November 18, 2022 at 11:00 AM ET. The over/under is set at 141 for the matchup.
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Game Info, Betting Lines for Purple Eagles vs. Bears
- Game Day: Friday, November 18, 2022
- Game Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Location: Conway, Arkansas
- Arena: Farris Center
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Niagara | -4 | 141 |
Niagara Betting Stats & Information
- Niagara was the moneyline favorite 12 total times last season. It finished 8-4 in those games.
- In games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -189 or shorter last year, Niagara finished with a record of 4-1 (80%).
- The Purple Eagles were 15-14-0 against the spread last season.
- The Purple Eagles went 5-2 as 4-point favorites or greater last year.
- The average point total for Niagara’s games last year was 8.1 fewer points than the total of 141 in this matchup.
Central Arkansas Betting Stats & Info
- Central Arkansas was underdogs in 29 games last season and won nine (31%) of those contests.
- The Bears were 5-20 last season when entering a game as an underdog by +155 or more on the moneyline.
- The Bears covered the spread 15 times in 31 games last year.
- The Bears went 12-13-1 as underdogs of 4 points or more last year.
- The average point total for Central Arkansas in 2021 was 13.3 points higher than this game’s over/under.
Niagara vs. Central Arkansas Last Season Stat Comparison
| Niagara Rank | Niagara AVG | Central Arkansas AVG | Central Arkansas Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270th | 67.4 | Points Scored | 73.2 | 117th |
| 61st | 65.5 | Points Allowed | 81.1 | 357th |
| 284th | 30 | Rebounds | 32.5 | 144th |
| 307th | 6.8 | Off. Rebounds | 8.7 | 153rd |
| 214th | 7 | 3pt Made | 6.7 | 251st |
| 230th | 12.2 | Assists | 14.3 | 83rd |
| 44th | 10.4 | Turnovers | 13.3 | 293rd |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Niagara Purple Eagles Leaders
- Marcus Hammond averaged 18.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game last season.
- Sam Iorio pulled down 6.1 rebounds per game, while Noah Thomasson averaged 3.4 assists per contest.
- Hammond knocked down 2.3 threes per game a season ago.
Central Arkansas Sugar Bears Leaders
- Camren Hunter racked up 14.1 points per game last season and recorded 3.4 assists.
- Darious Hall collected 6.5 rebounds per game.
- Collin Cooper was prolific from the three-point line a season ago, connecting on 2.3 per game.
