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| MATCHUP | Quinnipiac Bobcats | Niagara Purple Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 18-11 | 7-21 |
| Spread | -8.5 -105 | +8.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | -410 | +320 |
| Total | Over 135.5 (-115) | Under 135.5 (-105) |
| Where | Gallagher Center, Niagara Falls, NY | |
| When | Friday, February 27, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Niagara Purple Eagles Preview
The Niagara Purple Eagles have a 7-21 overall record and a 4-14 record in the MAAC. They are coming off a 67-62 road loss against Rider and their previous three games were a 76-63 road loss against Mount St. Mary’s, a 70-68 home win against Iona and a 76-69 home loss against Manhattan.
Offensively, Niagara averages 63.3 points per game, while allowing 71 points per game defensively. The Purple Eagles shoot with 44% from the field and grab 29 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.8 assists per game. They average 2.9 blocks per game and 5.6 steals per game defensively.
Justin Page leads Niagara in scoring, with an average of 12.1 points per game, while shooting with 42.3% from the field and 79.5% from the free throw line. Josiah Sabino is the team’s leading rebounder with 4.7 per game. Trenton Walters leads the team in assists with 2.7 per game.
Quinnipiac Bobcats Preview
The Quinnipiac Bobcats have an 18-11 overall record and an 11-7 record in the MAAC. They are coming off an 85-79 home loss against Fairfield and their previous three games were a 56-49 home loss against Merrimack, a 74-62 road win against Siena and a 56-55 home win against Niagara.
Offensively, Quinnipiac averages 75.6 points per game, while allowing 71.9 points per game defensively. The Bobcats shoot with 43% from the field and grab 36.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.8 assists per game. They average 4.6 blocks per game and 8.1 steals per game defensively.
Jaden Zimmerman leads Quinnipiac in scoring, with an average of 16.2 points per game, while shooting with 39.4% from the field and 69.7% from the free throw line. Amarri Monroe is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.3 per game. Asim Jones leads the team in assists with 4 per game.
Quinnipiac Bobcats @ Niagara Purple Eagles Betting Trends: February 27, 2026
Why the Niagara Purple Eagles will win
- Niagara has won each of its last five games against Quinnipiac following a road loss.
- Quinnipiac has lost three of its last four games at Gallagher Center.
Why the Quinnipiac Bobcats will win
- Niagara has lost each of its last nine Friday night games.
- Quinnipiac has won 10 of its last 12 road night games against Conference opponents.
- Quinnipiac has won the first half in nine of its last 10 night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Quinnipiac’s last 11 night games have produced a total of 135+ points.
- Each of Niagara’s last three home games against Quinnipiac have produced a total of 142+ points.
Quinnipiac vs Niagara Prediction
In this Quinnipiac vs Niagara Prediction, Quinnipiac is coming as -8 road favorites. Quinnipiac has been the far better team this season but have lost two straight games following a four-game winning streak. Niagara has been struggling mightily lately, with a 2-8 record in its last 10 games and are 1-3 against the spread, while having the 4th-worst offense in the entire country. Quinnipiac is 9-5 ATS on the road and I expect them to get the job done and cover the spread against an inferior Niagara squad.