Binghamton vs Niagara Picks and Prediction – 11/29/2024

On Friday, the Binghamton Bearcats (2-5) face off against the Niagara Purple Eagles (1-4) at Kirby Sports Center in Easton, Pennsylvania in the Lafayette Tournament. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Niagara comes into this matchup on a four-game losing streak and has dropped four of their first five games of the season. In a narrow 76-73 defeat to Kent State, Jaeden Marshall was a standout performer for the Purple Eagles, putting up an impressive 17 points. This season, Niagara's offensive leader has been Olumide Adelodun, who is averaging a team-high 13.6 points per game. Close behind him is Jahari Williamson, contributing as the team's second-best scorer with an average of 12.8 points per outing. Adelodun is also making his presence felt on the boards, leading the team with an average of 4.2 rebounds per game. When it comes to distributing the ball, Josiah Davis has been Niagara's go-to playmaker, dishing out a team-leading average of 3.7 assists per game. Despite their recent struggles, the Purple Eagles are aiming to turn their season around with a much-needed win. As a team, Niagara averages 75.8 points per game, showcasing their potential to compete offensively.

Binghamton enters this game on a two-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games. The Binghamton Bearcats fell to Coastal Connecticut in a 64-56 defeat, despite a strong 16-point performance from Tymu Chenery. This season, the Bearcats' top scorer has been Ben Callahan-Gold, who averages 13.1 points per game. Following closely behind is Tymu Chenery, contributing an average of 12.7 points per contest. On the boards, Gavin Walsh stands out as Binghamton's top rebounder, pulling in an impressive 9.9 rebounds per game on average. In the playmaking department, Jayden Lemond leads the team by dishing out an average of 3.1 assists per game. Defensively, the Bearcats have struggled recently, allowing opponents to score an average of 68.8 points across their last five matchups. However, they aim to capitalize on Niagara's poor start to the season as they seek a victory in Pennsylvania. Binghamton, as a team, is currently averaging 66.9 points per game this season.

Both Binghamton and Niagara have struggled offensively in recent games and are eager to regain their momentum as they prepare for their matchup on the road in Pennsylvania. For Binghamton, it has been a significant amount of time since they last competed at a neutral site venue, making this experience somewhat unfamiliar. On the other hand, Niagara has had some recent exposure to neutral site games, having played two such contests last season, where they managed to secure one win and one loss. Both teams aim to use this opportunity to reset and improve their performances. Final Score Prediction, Niagara Purple Eagles win 72-69.