Who's Playing

Manhattan @ Niagara

Current Records: Manhattan 11-7; Niagara 9-11

What to Know

The Niagara Purple Eagles will be returning home after a two-game road trip. Niagara and the Manhattan Jaspers will face off in an MAAC battle at 7 p.m. ET Friday at Gallagher Center. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous games.

The Purple Eagles escaped with a win on Sunday against the Monmouth Hawks by the margin of a single free throw, 70-69.

Meanwhile, Manhattan didn't have too much breathing room in their contest with the Marist Red Foxes on Sunday, but they still walked away with a 72-66 win.

Niagara is the favorite in this one, with an expected 5.5-point margin of victory. Their home court has been no bettor's paradise, though, as they've failed to beat the spread in four of their seven home games.

The wins brought Niagara up to 9-11 and Manhattan to 11-7. The Purple Eagles are 3-5 after wins this season, the Jaspers 5-5.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Gallagher Center -- Niagara, New York
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Purple Eagles are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Jaspers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 5.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Manhattan have won ten out of their last 13 games against Niagara.

  • Jan 18, 2022 - Niagara 72 vs. Manhattan 63
  • Jan 16, 2021 - Manhattan 58 vs. Niagara 55
  • Jan 15, 2021 - Manhattan 58 vs. Niagara 49
  • Feb 07, 2020 - Manhattan 77 vs. Niagara 59
  • Jan 05, 2020 - Manhattan 67 vs. Niagara 62
  • Feb 15, 2019 - Manhattan 64 vs. Niagara 60
  • Jan 05, 2019 - Manhattan 90 vs. Niagara 80
  • Feb 18, 2018 - Manhattan 82 vs. Niagara 72
  • Jan 24, 2018 - Niagara 72 vs. Manhattan 63
  • Jan 26, 2017 - Manhattan 70 vs. Niagara 69
  • Jan 10, 2017 - Manhattan 78 vs. Niagara 69
  • Jan 17, 2016 - Manhattan 69 vs. Niagara 64
  • Jan 09, 2016 - Niagara 55 vs. Manhattan 53