Niagara looks to cover the Purple Eagles-Golden Griffins pointspread on Friday and improve its overall 5-14 mark when they host Canisius in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Canisius Golden Griffins opened as -4.5-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Canisius Golden Griffins vs Niagara Purple Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Niagara Purple Eagles are 5-14 overall and 10-5-1 ATS, while the Canisius Golden Griffins are 9-10 and 7-8-1 ATS. As for the betting totals, Niagara boasts a 7-9 on the OU, and Canisius is 9-7.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 239-rated Niagara Purple Eagles and the No. 179-ranked Canisius Golden Griffins, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Niagara's No. 169-rated squad against Canisius's No. 198-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Niagara rates No. 230 in the country with 5.37 per game, while their foes tonight, the Canisius Golden Griffins rank No. 21 nationally with 9.26 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Golden Griffins grabbed a 63-53 win over the Bobcats on Sunday, behind a 17-point effort from Jermaine Crumpton at TD Bank Sports Center.
Niagara got 21 points from Matt Scott but lost anyway, 69-64, to Manhattan on Sunday at Draddy Gymnasium.
Next Betting Matchups
Canisius home to Siena, Sunday, January 24th
Niagara at Siena, Tuesday, January 26th