| MATCHUP | Niagara Purple Eagles | Canisius Golden Griffins |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-12 | 8-9 |
| Where | Koessler Athletic Center, Buffalo, NY | |
| When | Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Canisius Golden Griffins Preview
Canisius Golden Griffins have an 8-9 record this season and are tied for 8th place in MAAC. They have a 6-1 home record and are coming off a 74-48 away loss against Iona. Their previous three games were a 70-64 away win against Manhattan, an 82-78 home win against Sacred Heart and an 85-81 home win against Fairfield.
Offensively, Canisius averages 62.7 points per game, while allowing 71.2 points per game defensively. The Golden Griffins shoot with 40% from the field and grab 33.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.3 assists per game. They average 2.2 blocks per game and 4.9 steals per game defensively.
Kahlil Singleton leads Canisius in scoring, with an average of 13.3 points per game, while shooting with 41.3% from the field and 86.7% from the free throw line. Mike Evbagharu is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.3 per game, while Mike Evbagharu also leads the team in assists with 2.8.
Niagara Purple Eagles Preview
Niagara Purple Eagles have a 4-12 record this season and are tied for 11th place in MAAC. They have a 1-9 away record and are coming off a 79-70 away loss against Manhattan. Their previous three games were a 71-53 away loss against Iona, an 83-75 home loss against Fairfield and a 64-61 home win against Sacred Heart.
Offensively, Niagara averages 63.4 points per game, while allowing 74.6 points per game defensively. The Purple Eagles shoot with 43% from the field and grab 27.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.6 assists per game. They average 3.4 blocks per game and 5.6 steals per game defensively.
Justin Page leads Niagara in scoring, with an average of 12.7 points per game, while shooting with 40.8% from the field and 78.9% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 2.8 assists. Josiah Sabino is the team’s leading rebounder with 3.9 per game.
Niagara Purple Eagles @ Canisius Golden Griffins Betting Trends: January 14, 2026
Why the Canisius Golden Griffins will win
- The home team has won eight of Niagara’s last nine games.
- Niagara has lost seven of its last eight road games against Conference opponents.
- Niagara has lost the first half in each of its last six night games against Conference opponents.
Why the Niagara Purple Eagles will win
- Canisius has lost nine of its last 10 night games against Conference opponents.
- Niagara has won five of its last six night games against Canisius.
- Canisius has lost the first half in four of its last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Niagara’s last nine Wednesday games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 131+ points.
- Each of Canisius’ last five home games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 134+ points.
Niagara vs Canisius Prediction
In this Niagara vs Canisius Prediction, Canisius is coming as -3 home favorites. Canisius has been the far better team this season, with twice as many overall wins as Niagara and have been almost perfect at home, while Niagara has won only once in its 10 road games. Niagara has also been terrible against the spread with a 4-11 record this season and are 2-8 in their last 10 games, while Canisius is 3-1 both straight up and against the spread in its last 4 games. Take Canisius and lay the points at home in this one.