Niagara vs Marist Prediction 2/23/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Niagara vs Marist prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, February 23rd at McCann Arena in Poughkeepsie, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Niagara Purple Eagles Betting Preview

The Niagara Purple Eagles are 10-16 (5-10) this year after they lost to Siena by a score of 94-60 in their last game. Niagara trailed 53-28 at halftime and they allowed 41 more points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Purple Eagles shot 42.3% from the field, 35.3% on three-pointers, and 62.5% on free throws in the game. Jhaylon Martinez led Niagara with 10 points and six rebounds, while Jaeden Marshall added nine points and two assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Purple Eagles lost to Mount St. Mary’s by a score of 84-83 but did beat Canisius by a score of 71-60 before that. Niagara has lost three of their last five games and they are currently near the bottom of the MAAC standings with a 5-10 record. Niagara has scored 68.2 points per game and they have allowed 71.3 points per game, while also averaging 30.5 rebounds and 12.7 assists per game this season. Olumide Adelodun is averaging 10.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, while Jaeden Marshall is averaging 10.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game this year. Niagara is shooting 44.9% from the field, 73.9% on free throws, and 35% on three-pointers this season. 

Marist Red Foxes Betting Preview

The Marist Red Foxes are 19-5 (12-3) this season after they defeated Canisius by a score of 89-81 in their last game. Marist led 48-38 at halftime, but they did allow 43 points in the second half in the win. The Red Foxes shot 56.4% from the field, 47.1% on three-pointers, and 76% on free throws in the game. Josh Pascarelli led Marist with 31 points and two rebounds, while Elijah Lewis added 15 points and four assists in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Red Foxes defeated Merrimack by a score of 61-60 and Siena by a score of 65-64. Marist has won three games in a row and they are currently tied for first in the MAAC standings with a 12-3 record. Marist has scored 68.6 points per game and they have allowed 64.6 points per game, while also averaging 35.5 rebounds and 14.5 assists per game this season. Josh Pascarelli is averaging 16.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Elijah Lewis is averaging 12.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game this year. Marist is shooting 46.1% from the field, 69.5% on free throws, and 33.5% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Marist will beat Niagara

• Marist has won each of its last eight day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Niagara has lost seven of its last eight day games against Conference opponents.
• Niagara has lost the first half in three of its last four day games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.

Niagara vs Marist Prediction 

Marist comes into this matchup battling Quinnipiac at the top of the MAAC standings and they will be at home for this game. The Red Foxes have won three games in a row and they are shooting 46.1% from the field this year. Niagara has lost two games in a row and they are third from the bottom in the conference standings. The Purple Eagles are shooting 44.9% from the field this year and they have allowed 94 and 84 points in their last two games. Marist won the first meeting with Niagara by a score of 67-65 a few weeks ago and they are the much better team when looking at the numbers. This is a lot of points to cover in a conference with a ton of parity, but I like Marist to win easily at home.