Niagara Purple Eagles Visit Canisius Golden Griffins in NCAA Basketball Betting Battle

The Canisius Golden Griffins will try to cover the point spread at Koessler Center on Friday when they get a visit from the Niagara Purple Eagles in NCAA basketball betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Canisius sat as -10-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

Niagara Purple Eagles vs Canisius Golden Griffins Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the Niagara Purple Eagles have watched them go 8-17 and 11-13 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Canisius Golden Griffins are at 15-10 and 13-9 ATS. In totals betting, the Canisius Golden Griffins are 12-10, while the Niagara Purple Eagles have a 13-11 mark.

This game puts the Canisius Golden Griffins, most recently No. 69 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Niagara Purple Eagles, who rate No. 243 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Canisius's No. 36-ranked offense, averaging 80.28 PPG, against a Purple Eagles defense that ranks No. 231 at 78.32 PPG. The Golden Griffins field goal percentage has averaged 46.2% so far, more than the Purple Eagles marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.27% per game.