Niagara vs Sacred Heart Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Niagara vs Sacred Heart
The Niagara Purple Eagles square off against the Sacred Heart Pioneers, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, January 24.
Our best prediction is that Sacred Heart will get the better of Niagara. This leads us to back the favorites against the spread at -105, with the -9.5 line offering plenty of appeal.
Niagara Purple Eagles were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 62-61 reverse against Fairfield Stags.
Sacred Heart Pioneers won their last game, beating Canisius Golden Griffins at home. It was a 69-66 win.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Niagara had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 64-61 win over Sacred Heart.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sacred Heart
|
14-19 | 2482 | 2528 | -46 | 8-5 | 6-14 | 1L |
Niagara
|
8-22 | 1916 | 2137 | -221 | 6-7 | 2-15 | 1L |
Niagara vs Sacred Heart Prediction & Picks
We cover the key Niagara vs Sacred Heart betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.
Game Prediction
We’re bullish about the market leaders on the spread at -9.5. Sacred Heart should be able to win this college contest by a comfortable margin and you can get -105.
Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our college hoops handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each basketball pick.
Key Niagara vs Sacred Heart stats:
Sacred Heart -9.5 Probability
According to the top betting apps, there’s a 51.3% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is Sacred Heart -9.5 on the spread, Under 142.5 and at least one team not to score 80 points and Sacred Heart to win on the Result & BTTS lines.
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Correct Score Prediction
61
-
75
Sacred Heart
You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a huge payout by getting this correct score right. We’re going for Sacred Heart to achieve a 75-61 victory and hopefully this goes close.
Niagara vs Sacred Heart 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.
Sacred Heart are massive -556 favorites. They are regarded as 85% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Niagara are trading at +390.
There is a spread of 9.5 and total points has a line of 139.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you’re going for Under 139.5, this outcome can be backed at -105.
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Niagara Stats
Sacred Heart Stats
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
- 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road
- -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
- -9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 135.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 134.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 142.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 142.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 65.20 pts and allowed 70.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 58.30 pts and allowed 76.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 147.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 143.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 142.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 142.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.50 pts and allowed 73.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 76.30 pts and allowed 66.80 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| 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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