Niagara Purple Eagles Host the Manhattan Jaspers in NCAA College Basketball Action

The Niagara Purple Eagles will be trying to slam the Manhattan Jaspers on Wednesday when the teams tip off at Gallagher Center-NY in college betting odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Niagara sat as -2-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook

Manhattan Jaspers vs Niagara Purple Eagles Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Niagara Purple Eagles sport a record of 12-9 and 10-8 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Manhattan Jaspers have 10-10 and 12-8 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 13-5 for the Niagara Purple Eagles and 6-13-1 for the Manhattan Jaspers.

The Niagara Purple Eagles sit at No. 177 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Manhattan Jaspers sit at No. 172 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Niagara's No. 26-ranked scoring average of 83.14 PPG, against a Manhattan Jaspers defense rated No. 77 and allowing 68.7 PPG. The Niagara Purple Eagles FG% has averaged 44.07% to date this season, less than the Manhattan Jaspers shooters have managed so far (45.31% per game).