Manhattan vs Niagara Prediction Basketball Picks 1-5-24

The Niagara Purple Eagles and Manhattan Jaspers face off on Friday in a college basketball showdown at Draddy Gymnasium. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Niagara vs Manhattan prediction.

Niagara’s Defense Has Been an Issue

Niagara’s defense has been an issue all season and it’s going to need to be something that is better in this game. Even though they have struggled they did look a little better in the last game against Buffalo. The offense scored 63 points, but it wasn’t enough as they ended up losing by six points. Niagara on the season is averaging 72.9 points while their defense is giving up 75.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 232nd overall while the defense is ranked 279th. Ahmad Henderson II is averaging 12.7 points while shooting 40.1 percent from the field and 34 percent from behind the three point line. Niagara will meet Iona after this one. 

Manhattan Has Lost Four Straight Games

Manhattan has really struggled heading into this game and they have lost four games in a row. In the last game game against Wagner, Manhattan only scored 56 points and they ended up losing by 12 points. Two games ago against Monmouth, Manhattan scored 71 points but they ended up losing by six points. Manhattan on the season is averaging 65.3 points while their defense is giving up 76 points per game. The offense is ranked 342nd in the league, and they are going to need to get the offense going here. Seydou Traore is averaging 11.6 points while shooting 45.3 percent from the field. Manhattan will take on Quinnipiac after this game.  

Niagara vs Manhattan Betting Prediction

This game is going to comedown to what offense will find more success and that team is going to be Niagara. Niagara on the season is averaging 72.9 points while Manhattan is averaging only 65.3 points per game. Neither of these defenses are very good, but the better offensive team is Niagara. Manhattan won’t be keeping upm and Niagara is going to cover the spread here.