ANALYSIS: The Golden Griffins have lost four of five and are 2-9 on the road, and I think they're in for a tough night in the Battle of the Bridge. Niagara, led by senior guard Noah Thomasson (18.4 ppg) has won two straight following a frustrating four-game skid in which every loss came by six or fewer points. The Purple Eagles have won eight of the past 10 meetings in this historic rivalry in Western New York. Niagara shoots 44.9 percent from the field, compared to Canisius' 40.6 percent. Lay the points.