Manhattan vs Niagara Prediction 3/2/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Manhattan vs Niagara Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday, March 2nd, at the Gallagher Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Jaspers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Purple Eagles’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Manhattan

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Niagara

-Recent betting trends in games played between Manhattan and Niagara

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Jaspers and Purple Eagles. 

When these two teams faced off in January it was the Jaspers that were able to secure the 72-65 victory. 

Can Manhattan Win Second Straight?

Manhattan has been a little inconsistent, but they are coming off a victory in the last game, even though they weren’t dominant. At halftime, they were down 40-37 against Canisius, but in the second half, the offense scored 40 points on the way to the victory. Fraser Roxbourgh came off the bench, and he put up 16 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Four different players put up at least 13 points. Two games ago against Quinnipiac, they played even worse and ended up losing 74-71. Manhattan has lost two of the last three games. 

The Jaspers sit with a 14-12 record overall and they have gone 15-10 against the spread. Away from home this season, they have gone 7-7. Manhattan is averaging 75.5 points, while their defense is giving up 74.9 points per game. The offense hasn’t been awful for this team, but the defense hasn’t made nearly enough stops, leading to the defeat. Forward Will Sydnor is averaging 14.8 points while shooting 46.4 percent from the field. 

Niagara Keeps Falling Short

Niagara has zero confidence right now, and the last couple of games have been close losses. Two games ago against Marist, they lost 64-61, and in the last game against Iona, they lost 65-63. Niagara outscored Iona 35-31 in the  second half, but they had dug too big of a hole and lost by two. Josiah Davis was the top player for Niagara, putting up 18 points, five rebounds, and two assists. There were only two players who scored double. In this game, the offense will need to get out to a fast start. 

Niagara has a 10-18 record overall and has gone 10-16-1 against the spread. Not only has this team struggled to win games, they have also struggle to cover spread. Niagara is averaging only 67.8 points per game, and that type of offensive output is going to make it very tough to win this game. Olumide Adelodun has been the top player, averaging 10.2 points per game. Who can this team go to when they need a basket? That is the big question that needs to be answered. 

Why Niagara Will Beat Manhattan

• Manhattan has lost five of its last six road games following a road win.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Manhattan’s last four day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 145+ points.
• Seventeen of Niagara’s last 21 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.

Manhattan vs Niagara Prediction

Is the best game to bet on Sunday? Probably not, but there is still value here. I am not sold on either of these defenses, but one thing I am sold on is this Manhattan offense. The Jaspers, on the season, are averaging 75.5 points, and they will have no issue putting on an offensive show here. The first time these two teams faced off this year, Niagara only managed 67 points, and their offense will sputter again. Niagara doesn’t have the playmakers, and Manhattan will come out ahead. Back Manhattan against the spread. In terms of the total, Niagara’s defense will do enough to cover the spread.