The Marist Red Foxes and Niagara Purple Eagles face off on Friday in a college basketball showdown at the Gallagher Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Marist vs Niagara prediction.
Marist Coming off Close Victory
Marist have played pretty well this season and they are coming off a victory in the last game. Marist only scored 50 points against Siena, but the defense gave up only 48 points and they ended up winning by two points. Max Allen had a strong game putting up 15 points, nine rebounds, and two assists. Marist is averaging 64.8 points while their defense is giving up 61.9 points per game. Max Allen II is averaging 12.4 points while shooting 56.8 percent from the field and 20 percent from behind the three point line.
Niagara has Won Two Straight Games
Niagara has played pretty well heading into this game and they have won two games in a row. Niagara scored 82 points in the last game against Mount St Mary’s and they were able to secure the 82-71. Niagara is averaging 76.4 points while their defense is giving up 75.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 126th in the league while the defense is ranked 270th. The defense at times has been an issue, but the offense has been good, and they are going to need the offense to run up the score here. Niagara will take on Manhattan after this game.
Marist vs Niagara Betting Prediction
Niagara is going to have no issue running up the score here. Niagara is averaging 76.4 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Marist is averaging 64.8 points and they aren’t going to score enough here. Niagara is going to push the pace of this game and Marist isn’t going to be keeping up. This is going to be a comfortable victory by Niagara. Back Niagara against the spread.