Pick details
| MATCHUP | Niagara Purple Eagles | Iowa State Cyclones |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-3 | 2-1 |
| Where | Hilton Coliseum, Ames, IA | |
| When | Sunday, November 15, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN2 | |
Niagara vs Iowa State Prediction
Niagara doesn’t look like a good basketball team, as it’s shooting under 40 percent from the field this season and has a bad loss to Morgan State. A trip to Ames could go bad, as it’s one of the toughest venues in college basketball. However, you do have to question the motivation for Iowa State, as this is an early start against a subpar opponent. It’s also a potential look-ahead spot with San Diego State on deck.
Despite the issues, Niagara does have a game against West Virginia on its resume, so the venue shouldn’t be that intimidating. Iowa State is also 1-3 ATS in its last four games, for what it’s worth. The Cyclones aren’t hitting the three-ball and have had issues defending it as well. I’ll take a stab with Niagara and the points on Sunday afternoon.
Niagara Purple Eagles Betting Preview
The Niagara Purple Eagles lost to Bowling Green and Morgan State, and they play Delaware State next. Niagara has lost 13 of its last 16 games.
The Niagara Purple Eagles are averaging 63 points per game on 39.8 percent shooting and allowing 84 points per game on 45.5 percent shooting. Logan Woods is averaging 13.7 points and 1.7 assists per game. Samuele Miccoli is averaging 8.3 points and 1.7 rebounds per game. Bastien Rieber is averaging 7.7 points and 2.7 assists per game. Fidel Rotta is averaging 8 points and 5 rebounds per game. The Niagara Purple Eagles are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 68.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Niagara Purple Eagles are allowing 39.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 25.3 rebounds per game.
Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview
The Iowa State Cyclones beat Southern Miss and Southern, and they play San Diego State next. Iowa State has won 7 of its last 10 games.
The Iowa State Cyclones are averaging 81 points per game on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 61.3 points per game on 38 percent shooting. Tre Singleton is averaging 19.3 points and 1.7 assists per game. Ryan Prather Jr. is averaging 13 points and 2 rebounds per game. Dominykas Pleta is averaging 12.3 points and 3.7 rebounds per game. Tamin Lipsey is averaging 9.3 points and 2.3 assists per game. The Iowa State Cyclones are shooting 25 percent from beyond the arc and 68.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Iowa State Cyclones are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win
- Iowa State has won each of its last 23 day games against non-Conference opponents at James H. Hilton Coliseum.
- Niagara has lost each of its last seven road games.
- Niagara has lost the first half in each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Niagara’s last seven day games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
- Each of Iowa State’s last three day games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 145+ points.
