NCAA Basketball Odds: Niagara Purple Eagles vs Canisius Golden Griffins

Niagara Purple Eagles will go to the free throw line vs Canisius Golden Griffins on Saturday, hoping to boost its 13-9 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Betting fans looking to side with the Canisius Golden Griffins to cover the point spread in this one found them as -8-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.

Niagara Purple Eagles vs Canisius Golden Griffins Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Canisius Golden Griffins are 13-8 so far on the season, and 13-5-1 ATS vs the number. The Niagara Purple Eagles, meanwhile, are 13-9 and 11-8 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Canisius go 7-12 and the Niagara Purple Eagles go 13-6 on betting totals.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Canisius Golden Griffins rated this week at No. 33 and the Niagara Purple Eagles sitting at No. 177.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Canisius has the nation's No. 160-rated offensive output, at 73.48 PPG. The visiting Niagara Purple Eagles defense ranks No. 259 allowing on average 84.64 PPG. The Golden Griffins FG% has averaged 46.67% so far, more than the Canisius Purple Eagles marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.97% per game.