MAAC opponents meet when the Niagara Purple Eagles (10-9, 5-5 MAAC) host the Manhattan Jaspers (6-12, 4-5 MAAC) at Gallagher Center, starting at 7:00 PM ET on Friday, January 27, 2023.
Friday’s game between the Purple Eagles and the Jaspers sees the Purple Eagles as 6-point favorites. The game has an over/under of 128.
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Niagara Betting Line, Matchup Info Vs. Manhattan
- When: Friday, January 27, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Gallagher Center in Lewiston, New York
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN+
- Spread Favorite: Niagara -6
- Over/Under: 128 points
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Niagara Betting Trends
- The Purple Eagles have covered 10 times in 18 chances against the spread this season.
- Niagara has been favored by 6 points or more this season once, and failed to cover the spread.
- The Purple Eagles and their opponents have combined to go over the point total seven out of 18 times this season.
- Niagara and its opponents have gone over 128 combined points in eight of 18 games this season.
- The Purple Eagles have an average point total of 129.1 in their games this year, 1.1 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Niagara Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Thomasson | 19 | 18.3 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Aaron Gray | 19 | 12.6 | 4.9 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Sam Iorio | 18 | 8.9 | 5.7 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Bryce Moore | 17 | 5.4 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
| Lance Erving | 19 | 4.8 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.9 |
Niagara Season Stats
- Niagara has a -3 scoring differential, putting up 64.5 points per game (338th in college basketball) and allowing 64.6 (57th in college basketball).
- The Purple Eagles lose the rebound battle by an average of 1.4 boards. They are collecting 29.1 rebounds per game (355th in college basketball) compared to their opponents’ 30.5 per outing.
- With 63.3 points per game in MAAC matchups, the Purple Eagles are posting 1.2 fewer points per game in conference games compared to their season average (64.5 PPG).
- With 64.3 points per game allowed in MAAC matchups, Niagara is conceding 0.3 fewer points per game in conference games compared to its season average (64.6 PPG allowed).
- The Purple Eagles are making 7.3 three-pointers per game this year in conference games, which is 0.6 more threes per game than their season average (6.7). They also own a higher three-point percentage in MAAC action (36.5%) compared to overall (35.4%).
- Niagara posts 69.6 points per game at home, compared to 59.9 points per game on the road, a difference of 9.7 points per contest.
- The Purple Eagles surrender 61.4 points per game in home games this season, compared to 67.2 on the road.
Niagara Recent And Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8/2023 | Manhattan | L 64-59 | Away | -3 |
| 1/13/2023 | Siena | L 70-64 | Home | +2 |
| 1/15/2023 | Marist | L 66-64 | Home | -4.5 |
| 1/20/2023 | Rider | L 65-62 | Away | +4.5 |
| 1/22/2023 | Saint Peter’s | W 59-57 | Away | +0.5 |
| 1/27/2023 | Manhattan | – | Home | -6 |
| 2/3/2023 | Canisius | – | Home | – |
| 2/5/2023 | Siena | – | Away | – |
| 2/10/2023 | Quinnipiac | – | Home | – |
| 2/12/2023 | Iona | – | Home | – |
| 2/17/2023 | Mount St. Mary’s | – | Away | – |
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Manhattan Betting Trends
- Manhattan has compiled an 11-6-0 record against the spread this year.
- The Jaspers have an ATS record of 5-1 when playing as at least 6-point underdogs this year.
- So far this season, 10 out of Manhattan’s 17 games with an over/under have hit the over.
- The Jaspers have combined with their opponents to score more than 128 points in 12 of 17 games this season.
- Manhattan has a 139.9-point average over/under in its outings this season, 11.9 more points than this game’s point total.
Manhattan Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samir Stewart | 12 | 14.9 | 1.2 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| Anthony Nelson | 18 | 14.8 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
| Josh Roberts | 15 | 12.3 | 9.3 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 0.0 |
| Elijah Buchanan | 5 | 11.0 | 5.2 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Nick Brennen | 16 | 9.8 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
Manhattan Season Stats
- The Jaspers have a -61 scoring differential, falling short by 3.4 points per game. They’re putting up 68.3 points per game, 264th in college basketball, and are allowing 71.7 per contest to rank 243rd in college basketball.
- The 30.4 rebounds per game Manhattan accumulates rank 317th in the nation, 4.4 fewer than the 34.8 its opponents grab.
- The Jaspers have averaged 3.6 fewer points in MAAC games (64.7) than overall (68.3).
- In conference action, Manhattan is conceding fewer points (67.1 per game) than it is overall (71.7) in 2022-23.
- From beyond the arc, the Jaspers are making 7.1 treys in conference games (compared to 7.5 for the season), and shooting 37.9% in conference (versus 34.8% overall).
- Manhattan is putting up more points at home (70.8 per game) than away (64.7).
- In 2022-23 the Jaspers are allowing 1.5 fewer points per game at home (71.2) than on the road (72.7).
Manhattan Recent And Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2023 | Canisius | L 64-57 | Home | -1 |
| 1/8/2023 | Niagara | W 64-59 | Home | +3 |
| 1/13/2023 | Mount St. Mary’s | W 62-57 | Away | +6 |
| 1/20/2023 | Iona | L 84-76 | Home | +14 |
| 1/22/2023 | Rider | L 67-65 | Away | +8 |
| 1/27/2023 | Niagara | – | Away | +6 |
| 1/29/2023 | Canisius | – | Away | – |
| 2/3/2023 | Siena | – | Home | – |
| 2/5/2023 | Rider | – | Home | – |
| 2/12/2023 | Saint Peter’s | – | Home | – |
| 2/17/2023 | Iona | – | Away | – |
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