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St. Peter's @ Niagara

Current Records: St. Peter's 6-6; Niagara 8-8

What to Know

The Niagara Purple Eagles lost both of their matches to the St. Peter's Peacocks last season on scores of 54-70 and 49-53, so they're hoping to turn the tables this season. Niagara and St. Peter's will face off in an MAAC battle at 7 p.m. ET Friday at Gallagher Center. The Purple Eagles are expected to win -- but not by much -- so they will need to come into the contest prepared for a fight.

Niagara beat the Manhattan Jaspers 72-63 on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, St. Peter's was able to grind out a solid win over the Canisius Golden Griffins on Tuesday, winning 65-57.

Niagara is now 8-8 while the Peacocks sit at 6-6. Niagara is 3-4 after wins this year, St. Peter's 2-3.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Gallagher Center -- Niagara, New York
  • TV: ESPN 3
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Purple Eagles are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Peacocks, 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 2.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

St. Peter's have won eight out of their last 12 games against Niagara.

  • Dec 12, 2020 - St. Peter's 53 vs. Niagara 49
  • Dec 11, 2020 - St. Peter's 70 vs. Niagara 54
  • Feb 27, 2020 - Niagara 63 vs. St. Peter's 54
  • Jan 26, 2020 - St. Peter's 58 vs. Niagara 53
  • Feb 24, 2019 - St. Peter's 78 vs. Niagara 60
  • Jan 22, 2019 - St. Peter's 74 vs. Niagara 72
  • Feb 02, 2018 - St. Peter's 58 vs. Niagara 52
  • Jan 14, 2018 - Niagara 73 vs. St. Peter's 70
  • Feb 24, 2017 - St. Peter's 66 vs. Niagara 53
  • Jan 21, 2017 - Niagara 57 vs. St. Peter's 55
  • Feb 12, 2016 - St. Peter's 72 vs. Niagara 59
  • Jan 07, 2016 - Niagara 63 vs. St. Peter's 61