The Sacred Heart Pioneers (8-13, 4-6 MAAC) will attempt to continue a three-game winning streak when they host the Niagara Purple Eagles (5-14, 2-7 MAAC) on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at William H. Pitt Center as 9.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The over/under is set at 139.5 in the matchup.
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Sacred Heart Cover -9.5 vs Niagara -110
Sacred Heart vs. Niagara betting lines
- Sacred Heart moneyline odds to win: -503
- Niagara moneyline odds to win: +374
- Spread: Sacred Heart (-9.5)
- Total: 139.5
Sacred Heart statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Sacred Heart has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered three times in seven games at home, and it has covered six times in 13 games when playing on the road.
- The Pioneers have eclipsed the total less often when playing at home, hitting the over in two of seven home matchups (28.6%). In away games, they have hit the over in seven of 13 games (53.8%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Sacred Heart has an identical winning percentage at home compared to when playing on the road (.500).
Recent trends
- The Pioneers have seen a downturn in scoring lately, racking up 73.5 points per game in their last 10 contests, 2.2 points fewer than the 75.7 they’ve scored this season.
- The last 10 games have seen Sacred Heart allow 3.0 fewer points per game (73.8) than its season-long average (76.8).
- During their past 10 outings, the Pioneers are making 0.8 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (10.1 compared to 10.9 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (35.3% compared to 36.3% season-long).
Sacred Heart betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-11-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 6-7-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 9.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 5-6-0; As Underdog: 4-5-0)
- O-U-P: 9-11-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 7-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-5 (Home: 2-2; Away: 3-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-8 (Home: 1-2; Away: 1-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.5 (275th in nation) | 46.0 (289th) | 31.8 (232nd) | 31.5 (202nd) | 15.1 (120th) | 12.1 (254th) |
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Niagara statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Niagara has performed better at home (2-3-0) than away (4-8-0).
- In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Purple Eagles’ games have finished above the over/under at home (20%, one of five) than away (50%, six of 12).
- This season the Purple Eagles are 1-3 at home as moneyline underdogs (.250 winning percentage). Away they are 2-9 (.182).
Recent trends
- The Purple Eagles are averaging 65.2 points per game over their past 10 games, which is 2.4 more than their average for the season (62.8).
- While Niagara is surrendering 72.5 points per game in 2025-26, it has improved that mark in its previous 10 games, allowing 70.1 points per contest.
- Over their last 10 games, the Purple Eagles are draining 7.2 three-pointers per game, 0.5 more than their season average (6.7). They also sport a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 games (32.9%) compared to their season average (31.2%).
Niagara betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-12-0 (Home: 2-3-0; Away: 4-8-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 9.5+: 2-4-0 (As Favorite: 1-1-0; As Underdog: 5-11-0)
- O-U-P: 8-10-0 (Home: 1-4-0; Away: 6-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-1 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-12 (Home: 1-3; Away: 2-9)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.3 (313th in nation) | 45.9 (284th) | 25.7 (363rd) | 32.1 (235th) | 13.2 (252nd) | 10.1 (68th) |
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