Manhattan vs Niagara Prediction 2/13/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Manhattan vs Niagara prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, February 13th at the Gallagher Center in Niagara Falls, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Manhattan Jaspers Betting Preview

The Manhattan Jaspers are 10-16 (6-9) this season after they defeated Sacred Heart by a score of 80-68 in their last game. Manhattan trailed 44-37 at halftime, but they held Sacred Heart to just 24 points in the second half for the win. The Jaspers shot 44% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 90% on free throws in the game. Jaden Winston led Manhattan with 21 points and four assists, while Fraser Roxburgh added 15 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Manhattan lost to St. Peter’s by a score of 80-75 and Mount St Mary’s by a score of 72-65. The Jaspers have scored 75.5 points per game with 33.5 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 80.5 points against per game this season. Jaden Winston is averaging 15.6 points and 3.8 assists per game, while Devin Dinkins is averaging 12.8 points and 2.7 assists per game for the Jaspers. Manhattan is shooting 42.9% from the field, 80.1% on free throws, and 32.8% on three pointers this season. 

Niagara Purple Eagles Betting Preview

The Niagara Purple Eagles are 6-18 (3-11) this year after they lost to Quinnipiac by a score of 56-55 in their last game. Niagara trailed 36-24 at halftime, but they did win the second half 31-20 in the close loss. The Purple Eagles shot 41% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Will Shortt led Niagara with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Landon Williams added 10 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Niagara defeated Canisius by a score of 65-56, but lost to Marist by a score of 58-46 before that. The Purple Eagles have scored 62.8 points per game with 29.5 rebounds and 13.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.9 points against per game this season. Justin Page is averaging 12.1 points and 2.5 assists per game, while Justin Hawkins is averaging 8.5 points and 3.4 rebounds per game for the Purple Eagles. Niagara is shooting 43.3% from the field, 70.7% on free throws, and 33.2% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Niagara Purple Eagles will win

• Manhattan has lost 10 of its last 11 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• The home team has won five of Manhattan’s last six games.
• Niagara has won the first half in three of its last four night games against Manhattan at Gallagher Center.

Why the Manhattan Jaspers will win

• Niagara has lost each of its last six Friday night games against Conference opponents.
• Manhattan has won 15 of its last 20 games against Niagara.
• Manhattan has won the first half in three of its last four games against Niagara.

Total Points Facts

• Five of Niagara’s last six night games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference have produced a total of 137 or fewer points.
• Twenty-seven of Manhattan’s last 33 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 139+ points.

Manhattan vs Niagara Prediction 

Niagara comes into this matchup with a 3-11 record in conference play, but they did win their last home game against Canisius. The Purple Eagles are shooting 43% from the field and they have scored 65 or fewer in three straight. Manhattan has split their last four games, but they are 0-5 in their last five road games. The Jaspers are shooting 43% from the field and they have scored at least 75 points in three of their last four. I don’t really trust Manhattan on the road, but this Niagara offense is brutal. Take the Jaspers here.

David Racey's Pick: Manhattan +2.5