Niagara vs Canisius Prediction, Picks & Odds | 14 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Niagara vs Canisius

The Niagara Purple Eagles square off against the Canisius Golden Griffins, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Wednesday, January 14.

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals when Niagara clash with Canisius. Our prediction is for Over 128.5 points to be scored at odds of -115.

Niagara Purple Eagles suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 79-70 scoreline occurred on the road against Manhattan Jaspers.

Canisius Golden Griffins were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 74-48 reverse against Iona Gaels.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Niagara have beaten Canisius in their last two matchups. On the road, they won 64-63 and followed up with a 71-60 home win. In the past 10 H2H meetings, Niagara have won seven.

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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Niagara vs Canisius Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Niagara vs Canisius betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Over 128.5 points seems like a realistic outcome for this college contest. We’re taking odds of -115 considering that the total line looks to be too low here.

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Key Niagara vs Canisius stats:

• The 128.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Niagara games.
• The 128.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Niagara games.
• The 128.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Canisius games.
• The 128.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Canisius games at home.
• The 128.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Canisius games at home.

Over 128.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 53.5% likelihood of this pick delivering a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Niagara 64 - 70 Canisius

There are lots of different ways to back Canisius on the correct score betting and something like 70-64 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.

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Niagara vs Canisius 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.

The favorites are 59% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with Canisius priced at -145 to triumph in this college game. For those wanting to back Niagara, you will find +118 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 2.5 and the total points line is 126.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 126.5 at -106.

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Moneyline

Niagara

+118

Canisius

-145

Point Spread

Niagara +2.5

-115

Canisius -2.5

-105

Total Points

Under 126.5

-114

Over 126.5

-106

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Niagara Stats

Canisius Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 137.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 138.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 128.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 128.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 63.70 pts and allowed 74.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 59.80 pts and allowed 78.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 134.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 137.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 128.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 128.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 62.10 pts and allowed 71.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 68.70 pts and allowed 68.30 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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