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Niagara @ Siena

Current Records: Niagara 12-9; Siena 15-8

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. The Purple Eagles and the Siena Saints will face off in an MAAC battle at 2 p.m. ET Sunday at MVP Arena. Niagara should still be riding high after a victory, while Siena will be looking to get back in the win column.

Things were close when Niagara and the Canisius Golden Griffins clashed this past Friday, but Niagara ultimately edged out the opposition 76-73.

Meanwhile, Siena was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap this past Friday as they fell 71-66 to the Manhattan Jaspers.

Niagara is expected to lose this next one by 7.5. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 5-2 against the spread when expected to lose.

In the teams' previous meeting in January, the Purple Eagles were in the race but had to settle for second with a 70-64 finish. Can they avenge their loss, or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll soon find out.

How To Watch

  • When: Sunday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: MVP Arena -- Albany, New York
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $53.00

Odds

The Saints are a big 7.5-point favorite against the Purple Eagles, 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 Saints as an 8.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Siena have won nine out of their last 14 games against Niagara.

  • Jan 13, 2023 - Siena 70 vs. Niagara 64
  • Mar 03, 2022 - Niagara 74 vs. Siena 52
  • Jan 28, 2022 - Siena 60 vs. Niagara 56
  • 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