The Niagara Purple Eagles host Marist on Thursday, looking to build on their 6-21 mark against the 5-20 Red Foxes in college basketball betting action at Gallagher Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Niagara Purple Eagles as -2.5-point favorites on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. The betting line may have moved, check for updates at shops such as Sportsbook.
Marist Red Foxes vs Niagara Purple Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Marist Red Foxes will look to cover the spread vs the Niagara Purple Eagles on Thursday, as the Red Foxes are 10-9-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Purple Eagles are 11-12-1 ATS. Marist is 12-8 against the total, while Niagara is 11-13 versus the total betting line.
The Purple Eagles - Red Foxes odds would favor the Purple Eagles if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Niagara is rated No. 270 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Marist is at No. 281.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Niagara's No. 255 nationally ranked offense (63.22 points per game) against a Marist Red Foxes defense that sits as the No. 246 at 79.48 PPG. The Niagara Purple Eagles have been averaging 40.41% from the field, less than the Red Foxes have managed so far this season (41.77% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Red Foxes endured a 76-73 loss at the hands of the Stags on Monday, despite a 20-point effort from Brian Parker at Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard.
Niagara suffered a 77-59 loss against Rider on Sunday, getting 21 points from Emile Blackman in a losing effort at Alumni Gymnasium.
Next Betting Matchups
Marist at Canisius, Saturday, February 20th
Niagara at Fairfield, Saturday, February 20th