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Niagara @ Siena

Current Records: Niagara 8-10; Siena 6-8

What to Know

The Niagara Purple Eagles have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. Niagara and the Siena Saints will face off in an MAAC battle at 7 p.m. ET Friday at MVP Arena. The teams split their matchups last year, with the Purple Eagles winning the first 64-62 at home on the road and Siena taking the second 68-66.

It was close but no cigar for Niagara as they fell 70-67 to the Rider Broncs on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Siena received a tough blow on Tuesday as they fell 74-57 to the Iona Gaels.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Niagara is expected to win a tight contest. Now might not be the best time to take Niagara against the spread since they've let down bettors for the past two consecutive games.

The losses put the Purple Eagles at 8-10 and the Saints at 6-8. Niagara is 5-4 after losses this year, Siena 3-4.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: MVP Arena -- Albany, New York
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $31.62

Odds

The Purple Eagles are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Saints, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line on this game has moved a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Saints as a 1-point favorite.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Siena have won seven out of their last 11 games against Niagara.

  • Feb 21, 2021 - Siena 68 vs. Niagara 66
  • Feb 20, 2021 - Niagara 64 vs. Siena 62
  • Mar 04, 2020 - Siena 77 vs. Niagara 55
  • Jan 19, 2020 - Niagara 72 vs. Siena 71
  • Mar 03, 2019 - Siena 72 vs. Niagara 65
  • Jan 17, 2019 - Siena 66 vs. Niagara 57
  • Jan 05, 2018 - Niagara 84 vs. Siena 76
  • Feb 18, 2017 - Siena 76 vs. Niagara 70
  • Jan 04, 2017 - Niagara 71 vs. Siena 66
  • Jan 26, 2016 - Siena 82 vs. Niagara 70
  • Jan 02, 2016 - Siena 75 vs. Niagara 63