Canisius vs Niagara Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 6

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 06, 2024, 11:15 AM
  • Niagara (13-7) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Canisius (8-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • Canisius / Niagara TV channel: ESPN+

The Canisius Golden Griffins (8-11) visit Gallagher Center to take on the Niagara Purple Eagles (13-7) on Feb. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Niagara, NY.

Niagara is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Canisius vs. Niagara Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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Canisius vs. Niagara Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Canisius+4.5 -110O 148.5 -105+165
Niagara -4.5 -110U 148.5 -115-200

Canisius vs Niagara Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Niagara will win this college basketball game with 66.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Canisius vs Niagara Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Niagara will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Canisius has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 28 games (+6.75 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 28 games (+2.80 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 28 games (+2.65 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Canisius have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 28 games (+1.80 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Niagara has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 29 games (+14.10 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Niagara has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 29 games (+12.20 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Niagara has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.40 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Niagara have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.80 Units / 12% ROI)

Canisius Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Canisius has a 8-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.1 Units / -18.64% ROI).

  • 7-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.2 Units / -3.94% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Over for -1 Units / -4.54% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Under for -0.95 Units / -4.33% ROI

Niagara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Niagara has a 13-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.3 Units / 24.15% ROI).

  • 10-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.3 Units / -12.82% ROI
  • 15-5 when betting the Over for +9.5 Units / 43.28% ROI
  • 5-15 when betting the Under for -11.65 Units / -52.6% ROI

Canisius Offensive Stats & Trends:

Canisius is shooting 64% from the free throw line (259/403) this season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 71%

Canisius is shooting 35% from three (163/466) this season — 5th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Canisius has an eFG% of 50% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 49%

Canisius has an eFG% of 51% this season — 5th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 49%

Niagara Offensive Stats & Trends:

Niagara has averaged 1.28 points per shot (3,604 points/2,820 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.20

Niagara has averaged 6.8 offensive rebounds per game (143 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

Niagara has averaged 1.35 points per shot (1,588 points/1,178 shots) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Niagara is shooting 39% from three (135/350) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Canisius Defensive Stats & Trends:

Canisius has averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (515 rebounds/21 games) this season — 3rd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.3

Canisius has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,171 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.0

Canisius has averaged 6.1 steals per game (128 steals/21 games) this season — 3rd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Canisius has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (1,400/3,043) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Niagara Defensive Stats & Trends:

Niagara has averaged 22.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,146 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.0

Niagara has averaged 5.4 steals per game (279 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Niagara has averaged 5.4 steals per game (114 steals/21 games) this season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Niagara has averaged 5.4 steals per game (114 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 44th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8


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