Niagara vs Marist Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 9

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Marist Red Foxes' head coach John Dunne gives instructions from the side line during an NCAA basketball game between Maine Black Bears and Marist Red Foxes at the O2 Arena, in London, Sunday, Dec.4, 2022.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 09, 2024, 11:24 AM
  • Marist (16-12) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Niagara (16-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 131.5 points
  • Niagara / Marist TV channel: ESPN+

The Niagara Purple Eagles (16-12) visit McCann Center to take on the Marist Red Foxes (16-12) on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Poughkeepsie, NY.

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

The Niagara vs. Marist Over/Under is 131.5 total points.

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Niagara vs. Marist Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Niagara+3.5 -110O 131.5 -105+145
Marist -3.5 -110U 131.5 -115-175

Niagara vs Marist Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Marist will win this college basketball game with 61.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Niagara vs Marist Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Niagara will cover the spread with 59.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Niagara has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 away games (+13.90 Units / 64% ROI)
  • Niagara have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 17 away games (+10.70 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Niagara have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 17 away games (+6.50 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Niagara has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.45 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Niagara has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 17 away games (+4.80 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Marist has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 31 games (+11.10 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Marist has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+4.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Marist have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.75 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Marist has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 31 games (+3.25 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Marist have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.20 Units / 9% ROI)

Niagara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Niagara has a 16-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.8 Units / 9.11% ROI).

  • 14-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.35 Units / -5.05% ROI
  • 16-12 when betting the Over for +2.8 Units / 9.11% ROI
  • 12-16 when betting the Under for -5.75 Units / -18.58% ROI

Marist Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Marist has a 16-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.85 Units / 9.25% ROI).

  • 16-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.05 Units / 6.43% ROI
  • 8-19 when betting the Over for -12.95 Units / -41.98% ROI
  • 19-8 when betting the Under for +10.2 Units / 33.17% ROI

Niagara Offensive Stats & Trends:

Niagara has averaged 1.28 points per shot (3,744 points/2,931 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.20

Niagara is shooting 46% (1,351/2,931) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 43%

Niagara has averaged 1.34 points per shot (1,728 points/1,289 shots) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Niagara has averaged 6.8 offensive rebounds per game (157 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 9.4

Marist Offensive Stats & Trends:

Marist has averaged 6.1 offensive rebounds per game (128 rebounds/21 games) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 9.4

Marist has averaged 7.3 offensive rebounds per game (393 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 9.4

Marist has 14.3 free throw attempts per game this season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 18.0

Marist has a TS% of 47% this season — 5th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 46%

Niagara Defensive Stats & Trends:

Niagara has averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (518 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Niagara has averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (518 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.2

Niagara has averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,192 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Niagara has averaged 5.4 steals per game (292 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Marist Defensive Stats & Trends:

Marist has allowed 62.2 points per game (1,307 points/21 games) this season — best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 71.7

Marist has averaged 7.4 steals per game (156 steals/21 games) this season — 5th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Marist has averaged 23.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,273 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Marist has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (450/1,093) this season — best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 44%


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