The Niagara Purple Eagles will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Monday when they play host to the Canisius Golden Griffins at Gallagher Center in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Canisius Golden Griffins were listed as -2.5-point favorites at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Canisius Golden Griffins vs Niagara Purple Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Canisius Golden Griffins will look to cover the spread vs the Niagara Purple Eagles on Monday, as the Golden Griffins are 10-7 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Purple Eagles are 9-10 ATS. Canisius is 10-7 against the total, while Niagara is 11-8 versus the total betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 272-ranked Niagara Purple Eagles and the No. 74-rated Canisius Golden Griffins in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Canisius Golden Griffins rank No. 214 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 34.5 per game. That compares with Niagara’s No. 90 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Niagara is college basketball's No. 93-ranked team at 8.05 per game, while the Canisius Golden Griffins rate No. 16 with 9.6 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Canisius got 24 points from Kassius Robertson but lost anyway, 95-90, to Quinnipiac on Friday at TD Bank Sports Center.
Matt Scott scored 15 points leading the Purple Eagles to a 57-55 victory over Saint Peter's at Yanitelli Center on Saturday.
Next Betting Matchups
Canisius home to Manhattan, Saturday, January 28th
Niagara at Manhattan, Thursday, January 26th