Who's Playing

Marist @ Niagara

Current Records: Marist 14-14; Niagara 13-15

What to Know

Get ready for an MAAC battle as the Niagara Purple Eagles and the Marist Red Foxes will face off at 1 p.m. ET Saturday at Gallagher Center. Niagara is out to keep their three-game home win streak alive.

The Purple Eagles made easy work of the Siena Saints on Thursday and carried off a 74-52 win.

Meanwhile, Marist ended up a good deal behind the Canisius Golden Griffins when they played on Thursday, losing 78-67.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Niagara is expected to win a tight contest. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Niagara, who are 14-13 against the spread.

Niagara is now 13-15 while the Red Foxes sit at 14-14. The Purple Eagles are 5-7 after wins this season, and Marist is 7-6 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 1 p.m. ET
  • Where: Gallagher Center -- Niagara, New York
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Purple Eagles are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Red Foxes, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Purple Eagles as a 2-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Niagara and Marist both have seven wins in their last 14 games.

  • Feb 14, 2022 - Marist 77 vs. Niagara 70
  • Mar 11, 2021 - Niagara 67 vs. Marist 62
  • Jan 02, 2021 - Niagara 86 vs. Marist 72
  • Jan 01, 2021 - Marist 63 vs. Niagara 61
  • Mar 10, 2020 - Niagara 56 vs. Marist 54
  • Feb 23, 2020 - Marist 76 vs. Niagara 54
  • Jan 31, 2020 - Marist 67 vs. Niagara 48
  • Feb 08, 2019 - Marist 79 vs. Niagara 58
  • Feb 23, 2018 - Niagara 100 vs. Marist 76
  • Jan 07, 2018 - Niagara 86 vs. Marist 70
  • Jan 16, 2017 - Marist 93 vs. Niagara 87
  • Dec 02, 2016 - Marist 72 vs. Niagara 66
  • Feb 18, 2016 - Niagara 76 vs. Marist 72
  • Jan 28, 2016 - Niagara 69 vs. Marist 66