Niagara vs Canisius Picks and Prediction – 2/1/2025

The Niagara Purple Eagles will be on the road Friday with the game in New York against Canisius. Niagara has just seven wins through 20 games played running a long losing streak into Friday following a nine point loss in their last outing. Offensively Niagara is averaging 68.1 points on 44.7% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively Niagara has been outmatched allowing 78 points per game overall and have given up 72.6 points per game during their last five losses including 86 last time out. Stay in the action with our College Basketball Picks.

Olumide Adelodun leads the Niagara offense this season averaging 10.5 points per game. Justice Smith is second on the team averaging 10 points and adds ateam leading 2.3 assists per game. Jaeden Marshall averages 9.9 points in Jahari Williamson is 4th on the team averaging 9.5 points per game. Jhaylon Martinez averages 7.1 points to go along with a team leading 5.3 rebounds per contest.

The Canisius Golden Griffiths come into Friday with two wins through 20 games played having lost four of the last five including two in a row following at 23 point loss to bearish last time out. Offensively Canisius has been bad all season averaging 64.4 points on 42.5% should from the floor and scored just 47 points last time out. Defensively Canisius has been equally as bad allowing 79.4 points per game this season through 20 games played.

Paul McMillan IV leads the Canisius offense this season averaging 19.8 per game. Tana Kopa averages 13.3 points and Jasman Sangha is third on the team averaging 9.2 points per game. Anthony Benard averages 4.4 points to go along with the team leading 3.6. Cam Palesse averages 5.8 points and leads Canisius pulling in 4.8 rebounds per game.

Canisius is one of the worst teams in the country and will continue to struggle on Friday. Look for Niagara to do the work on both sides of the ball leading to the win. The Purple Eagles will pull off a needed win Friday with a win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Niagara Purple Eagles win and cover 72-60.