MAAC Tournament - Canisius Golden Griffins Battle vs Niagara Purple Eagles Highlights College Basketball Odds Menu

The Canisius Golden Griffins will hit the floor running against the away Niagara Purple Eagles Thursday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Canisius Golden Griffins betting line as -5.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.

Niagara Purple Eagles vs Canisius Golden Griffins Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Canisius Golden Griffins currently sport a 13-18 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 11-16-1 ATS. The Niagara Purple Eagles are 7-23 and 12-14-1 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Canisius Golden Griffins produce a 13-15 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Niagara Purple Eagles have gone 12-15 against the totals betting line.

The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 272-rated Niagara Purple Eagles taking on the No. 224-rated Canisius Golden Griffins in this contest.

Statistical Matchup

In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Canisius's No. 227-rated squad against Niagara's No. 134-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Canisius rates No. 35 in the country with 8.68 per game, while their foes tonight, the Niagara Purple Eagles rank No. 253 nationally with 5.06 per match.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Niagara suffered a 77-68 loss against Monmouth on Sunday, getting 22 points from Emile Blackman in a losing effort at Multipurpose Activity Center.

The Golden Griffins endured a 86-78 loss at the hands of the Gaels on Sunday, despite a 24-point effort from Kassius Robertson at Hynes Athletics Center.