Canisius vs Niagara Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Canisius vs Niagara

The Canisius Golden Griffins face the Niagara Purple Eagles, with tip-off scheduled for 18:30 on Tuesday, February 3.

There are odds of -110 about Over 126.5 points and this looks more than generous when Canisius face Niagara. The bar might have been set too low in terms of the total line.

Canisius Golden Griffins were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Siena Saints by a 78-63 scoreline.

Niagara Purple Eagles were beaten 58-46 in their last game, being turned over at home to Marist Red Foxes.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Niagara won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 59-54 triumph when facing Canisius. Niagara have three straight victories against Canisius. They’ve also claimed 7 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Canisius	10-21	1951	2184	-233	7-8	3-13	1L
Niagara	8-22	1916	2137	-221	6-7	2-15	1L

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Canisius vs Niagara Prediction & Picks

Our Canisius vs Niagara tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

There could be lots of baskets being racked up during this college showdown, with our pick being Over 126.5 points in total. Odds of -110 look well worth taking for this outcome.

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Key Canisius vs Niagara stats:

• The 126.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Canisius games.
• The 126.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Canisius games.
• The 126.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Canisius games.
• The 126.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Niagara games at home.
• The 126.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Niagara games at home.

Over 126.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Canisius 64 - 69 Niagara

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Canisius vs Niagara Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Niagara are -152 favorites and that means a 60% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Canisius are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +126.

There is a spread of 2.5 and total points has a line of 127.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you fancy Over 127.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Moneyline

Canisius

+126

Niagara

-152

Point Spread

Canisius +2.5

-110

Niagara -2.5

-110

Total Points

Under 127.5

-110

Over 127.5

-110

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Canisius Stats

Niagara Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 128.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 126.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 126.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 67.70 pts and allowed 73.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 57.20 pts and allowed 71.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 132.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 135.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 126.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 126.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 63.50 pts and allowed 68.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 67.00 pts and allowed 68.70 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Metro Atlantic Athletic	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Merrimack	23-11	2330	2260	70	13-2	10-9	1L
Siena	23-11	2398	2233	165	11-4	12-7	4W
Fairfield	21-13	2528	2432	96	13-4	8-9	1L
Marist	19-12	2160	1979	181	11-4	8-8	1L
Quinnipiac	19-13	2411	2303	108	10-6	9-7	1L
Saint Peter's	17-12	2054	1984	70	13-2	4-10	1L
Iona	18-14	2363	2340	23	11-5	7-9	1L
Mount St. Mary's	15-17	2178	2244	-66	8-5	7-12	1L
Sacred Heart	14-19	2482	2528	-46	8-5	6-14	1L
Manhattan	12-20	2369	2526	-157	8-7	4-13	4L
Canisius	10-21	1951	2184	-233	7-8	3-13	1L
Niagara	8-22	1916	2137	-221	6-7	2-15	1L
Rider	4-25	1840	2204	-364	4-9	0-16	2L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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