
Canisius vs Niagara Prediction 1/31/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Niagara (7-13) vs. Canisius (2-18)
January 31, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Canisius +4; Over/Under: 137.5
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The Niagara Purple Eagles and Canisius Golden Griffins meet Friday in college basketball action at the Koessler Athletic Center. Here’s a Canisius vs Niagara Prediction. This article will include a Canisius vs Niagara Pick.
Niagara Purple Eagles Betting Preview
The Niagara Purple Eagles lost to Marist and Sacred Heart, and they play Merrimack, Quinnipiac, and Canisius next. The Niagara Purple Eagles are averaging 68.1 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 70.8 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Olumide Adelodun is averaging 10.5 points and 1.9 assists, while Justice Smith is averaging 10 points and 3.9 rebounds. Jaeden Marshall is dishing 1.1 assists and Jahari Williamson is grabbing 1.3 rebounds. The Niagara Purple Eagles are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 73.4 percent from the free throw line. The Niagara Purple Eagles are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.7 rebounds per game.
Canisius Golden Griffins Betting Preview
The Canisius Golden Griffins lost to Sacred Heart and Marist, and they play Quinnipiac, Merrimack, and Niagara next. The Canisius Golden Griffins are averaging 64.4 points on 42.5 percent shooting and allowing 79.4 points on 49.4 percent shooting. Paul McMillan IV is averaging 19.8 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Tana Kopa is averaging 13.3 points and 3.1 rebounds. Dylan Godfrey is grabbing 2.5 rebounds and Jasman Sangha is dishing 1.1 assists. The Canisius Golden Griffins are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free throw line. The Canisius Golden Griffins are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 23.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Canisius Golden Griffins will win
- Niagara has lost seven of its last eight games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
- The home team has won seven of the last eight games between Niagara and Canisius.
- Canisius has won the first half in each of its last four games against Niagara.
Why the Niagara Purple Eagles will win
- Canisius has lost each of its last 10 games following a home loss.
- Niagara has won five of its last six night games following a home loss.
- Canisius has lost the first half in eight of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Niagara’s last 10 night games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 137 or fewer points.
- Five of the last six night games between Niagara and Canisius have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Canisius ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (26.4).
- Canisius ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (11.9).
- Niagara ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (78.1%).
- Niagara ranks 50th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (16.0).
Canisius vs Niagara Injury Report
Neither Canisius nor Niagara has a player listed on its injury report.
Canisius vs Niagara Prediction
I don’t want to back the Canisius Golden Griffins as much as the next guy, but laying chalk with Niagara on the road isn’t on the table either. The Niagara Purple Eagles don’t play much defense, they’re winless on the road, and they’re 6-12-1 ATS on the season. Yes, Canisius is in the conversation as one of the worst teams in college basketball, but this is a winnable game at home. If Canisius can’t win this game, the Golden Griffins probably won’t win a game for the rest of the season. You can spend your time and money in better ways. If forced to pick, give me the points with Canisius.