Quinnipiac Bobcats vs Niagara Purple Eagles Picks and Prediction for Friday, February 27, 2026
Use Code WWWC It’s another night of Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference action on Friday, Feb. 27. Read our Quinnipiac Bobcats vs Niagara Purple Eagles prediction along with our NCAAB picks for the night. Quinnipiac is 18-11 and they are in fifth-place in the MAAC, with an 11-7 league record. The Bobcats have lost back-to-back games coming into this outing. Niagara is 7-21 and they are near the bottom of the conference. The Purple Eagles have won two of their last three home games. These two teams will meet with tip-off set for 6:30 P.M. EST.
Quinnipiac losers of back-to-back games
Quinnipiac is 18-11 overall this season. They are 11-7 during MAAC play this year and they sit in fifth-place in the league. The Bobcats are 8-6 when playing on the road this season. Quinnipiac defeated Niagara 56-55 at home three weeks ago in a close matchup. After winning four straight games, Quinnipiac has lost back-to-back games to Merrimack and Fairfield.
In their last game, Quinnipiac lost 85-79 at home on Sunday, Feb. 22. Fairfield went on a 9-1 run late into the game, which was the difference in the outcome. The Bobcats shot 46% from the field and 32% from behind the 3-point line in the loss. Jaden Zimmerman led the team with 20 points on 7-for-18 shooting.
Zimmerman leads the team with 16.2 points per game. Amarri Monroe is grabbing a team-high 8.2 rebounds, while Asim Jones is passing for four assists per game.
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According to KenPom, Quinnipiac ranks 207th in the nation. They are the 271st ranked offensive team and the 130th ranked defensive team this year.
Quinnipiac is averaging 78.3 points per game, which ranks 153rd in the nation. They are shooting 43.4% from the field, placing them 287th. The Bobcats are hitting 35% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks 126th.
On defense, Quinnipiac is allowing 74.5 points per game, which ranks 176th. They are the 85th ranked defensive team, allowing 42.5% from the field. The Bobcats are giving up 34.1% from behind the 3-point line, placing them 209th.
Quinnipiac is 13-15 against the spread this season. They are 9-5 against the spread when playing on the road this season. The Bobcats are 8-11 against the spread when playing as a favorite. They are 5-4 against the spread as an underdog. The Bobcats are 8-10 against the spread during conference play. The under is 17-11 when Quinnipiac has played this season. The under is 8-6 when playing on the road this year. The under is 12-6 when playing fellow MAAC schools.
Niagara winners of two of last three home games
Niagara is 7-21 overall this season. The Purple Eagles are in second to last place in the MAAC with a 4-14 record. The Purple Eagles are 5-6 when playing at home this season. They have lost four of their last five games coming into this matchup. Niagara has won two of their last three games at home.
In their last game, Niagara lost 67-62 to Rider on the road on Sunday, Feb. 22. Rider closed the game on an 11-3 run over the final four minutes to come back and win the game. The Purple Eagles led for 54% of the game. With their largest lead being seven points. Niagara shot 52% from the field and 38% from behind the 3-point line. Will Shortt led the team with 18 points on 8-for-8 shooting.
Justin Page leads the team with 12.1 points per game. Josiah Sabino is grabbing 4.7 rebounds, while Trenton Walters is passing for 2.7 assists per game.
Niagara is the 344th ranked team in the nation according to KenPom. They are the 342nd ranked offensive team and the 325th ranked defensive team this year.
Niagara is averaging 63.3 points per game, which ranks 361st this season. They are shooting 43.8% from the field, which ranks 271st. The Purple Eagles are the 239th ranked 3-point shooting team, making 33.2% from behind the arc.
On defense, Niagara is allowing 71 points per game, which ranks 88th overall. They are the 270th ranked defensive team, giving up 45.8% from the field. Opponents are shooting 34.9% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks 253rd.
Niagara is 11-16 against the spread this season. They are 5-5 against the spread when playing at home this season. The Purple Eagles are 8-10 against the spread when playing during conference play. Niagara is 9-15 against the spread as an underdog. The under is 15-12 when Niagara has played this season. The under is 6-4 when Niagara has played at home. The under is 10-8 during conference games.
Quinnipiac Bobcats vs Niagara Purple Eagles Picks
Quinnipiac vs Niagara Spread Pick
- Take Niagara to cover (5 units)
Both teams have not been very good against the spread this season. But, Niagara is playing its best basketball of the season despite it’s poor record. They have won two of their last three home games. They led for most of their last game against Rider, before a late collapse. Quinnipiac only defeated Niagara by one point only a few weeks ago. The Purple Eagles will be playing at a slow tempo limiting possessions and making this a close contests. The Bobcats are 8-11 against the spread when playing as a favorite.
Take Niagara to cover.
Quinnipiac vs Niagara Over/Under Pick
- Take the under (5 units)
Quinnipiac is one of the faster teams in the conference, but offensive efficiency continues to elude the Bobcats. They rank just 271st in offense and they are strong on the defensive end, with a 130th defensive ranking. Niagara will struggle to score, with their 342nd ranked offense. Expect a low scoring game, especially with the Purple Eagles being the slowest team in college basketball. The under is 10-8 during conference games for Niagara. The under is also 6-4 during Niagara home games. For Quinnipiac, the under is 12-6 when playing fellow MAAC schools.
Take the under on Friday.
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