- Niagara (16-8) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Canisius (10-13)
- Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
- Niagara / Canisius TV channel: ESPN+
The Niagara Purple Eagles (16-8) visit Koessler Athletic Center to take on the Canisius Golden Griffins (10-13) on Feb. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Buffalo, NY.
Niagara is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).
The Niagara vs. Canisius Over/Under is 142.5 total points.
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Niagara vs. Canisius Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Niagara | -1.5 -110 | O 142.5 -105 | -125 |
| Canisius | +1.5 -110 | U 142.5 -115 | +105 |
Niagara vs Canisius Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Niagara will win this college basketball game with 54.6% 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 Canisius will cover the spread with 56.8% confidence for today’s game.
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Niagara Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Niagara has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 16 away games (+13.15 Units / 73% ROI)
- Niagara has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 29 games (+11.85 Units / 36% ROI)
- Niagara have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 16 away games (+11.80 Units / 67% ROI)
- Niagara has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.00 Units / 25% ROI)
- Niagara have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 16 away games (+6.40 Units / 35% ROI)
Canisius Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Canisius has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+6.80 Units / 28% ROI)
- Canisius has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 28 games (+6.50 Units / 18% ROI)
- Canisius have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+4.50 Units / 14% ROI)
- Canisius have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
- Canisius has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.85 Units / 9% ROI)
Niagara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Niagara has a 16-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+7.2 Units / 27.32% ROI).
- 13-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.25 Units / 3.24% ROI
- 15-9 when betting the Over for +5.1 Units / 19.35% ROI
- 9-15 when betting the Under for -7.65 Units / -28.81% ROI
Canisius Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Canisius has a 10-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.3 Units / -16.29% ROI).
- 9-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.1 Units / -0.28% ROI
- 11-13 when betting the Over for -3.3 Units / -12.48% ROI
- 13-11 when betting the Under for +0.95 Units / 3.61% 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
Canisius Offensive Stats & Trends:
Canisius is shooting 64% from the free throw line (284/444) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Canisius has averaged 13.1 turnovers per game (302 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 35th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Canisius has made 7.6 three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0
Canisius is shooting 69% from the free throw line (612/892) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 71%
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
Canisius Defensive Stats & Trends:
Canisius has averaged 24.4 defensive rebounds per game (561 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.2
Canisius has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,217 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9
Canisius has averaged 6.1 steals per game (140 steals/23 games) this season — 3rd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Canisius has allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (1,704 points/1,419 shots) this season — tied for 2nd best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.24
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