Niagara vs Canisius Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 31

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  • Niagara is a -3.5 point favorite vs Canisius
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • Niagara / Canisius TV channel: ESPN+

The Niagara Purple Eagles visit Koessler Athletic Center to take on the Canisius Golden Griffins on Jan. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Buffalo, NY, USA.

Niagara is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Niagara vs. Canisius Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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Niagara vs. Canisius Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Niagara-3.5 -110O 136.5 -105-175
Canisius +3.5 -110U 136.5 -115+145

Niagara vs Canisius Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Niagara will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Niagara vs Canisius Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Niagara will cover the spread with 54.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Niagara has hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 17 away games (+8.60 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Niagara has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.62 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Niagara has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 17 away games (+3.10 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Niagara has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 17 away games (+1.10 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Niagara have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 17 away games (+1.10 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.34 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+1.00 Units / 6% ROI)

Niagara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Niagara has a 7-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.2 Units / -29.67% ROI).

  • 6-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.6 Units / -36.44% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Over for +0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Under for -2 Units / -9.57% ROI

Canisius Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Canisius has a 7-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.1 Units / -29.4% ROI).

  • 2-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -12 Units / -63.16% ROI
  • 12-7 when betting the Over for +4.3 Units / 20.57% ROI
  • 7-12 when betting the Under for -6.2 Units / -29.67% ROI

Niagara Offensive Stats & Trends:

Niagara has averaged 1.31 points per shot (3,553 points/2,719 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.20

Niagara had an eFG% of 53% last season — tied for best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 50%

Niagara has averaged 6.7 offensive rebounds per game (336 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 9.2

Niagara averaged 6.7 offensive rebounds per game (208 rebounds/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 8.9

Canisius Offensive Stats & Trends:

Canisius has 11.8 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 16.7

Canisius has averaged 5.0 offensive rebounds per game (100 rebounds/20 games) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Canisius had a TS% of 46% last season — 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Canisius averaged 1.17 points per shot (2,179 points/1,855 shots) last season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Niagara Defensive Stats & Trends:

Niagara has averaged 21.2 defensive rebounds per game (402 rebounds/19 games) this season — 5th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.3

Niagara averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (688 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Niagara has averaged 21.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,090 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.7

Niagara averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (688 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Canisius Defensive Stats & Trends:

Canisius has averaged 19.0 defensive rebounds per game (381 rebounds/20 games) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.3

Canisius has forced 10.2 turnovers per game (522 turnovers/51 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 12.0

Canisius has averaged 5.8 steals per game (294 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Canisius has averaged 5.4 steals per game (107 steals/20 games) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1


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