4* VEGAS INSIDER on Seton Hall -2

Seton Hall heads into Hinkle Fieldhouse with a massive chip on their shoulder today.
The Pirates were embarrassed by Butler earlier this season on their home floor and this is a classic revenge spot.

Shaheen Holloway has his squad peaking at the right time while Butler is in a complete freefall.
The Bulldogs have lost five straight games and every single one of those losses came by double digits.

Butler's roster is decimated by injuries right now.
Azavier Robinson is done for the year with a wrist injury and starting point guard Finley Bizjack is highly questionable with a bad arm.

Thad Matta is down to just nine available players and that lack of depth is a death sentence against a physical Pirates team.
Seton Hall dominated the boards 45-27 in the first meeting and they should own the paint again tonight.

Adam Clark is the hottest player in the Big East right now after dropping 31 points in his last outing.
He is averaging over 22 points and five assists over his last five games and Butler has no one healthy enough to slow him down.

The Pirates have much more to play for as they fight to stay in the NCAA Tournament conversation.
Butler's defensive eFG% has plummeted during this losing streak and they are giving up way too many easy looks in transition.

Laying less than a bucket on the road is a gift when you consider the health and momentum of these two programs.
Expect the Pirates to use their superior athleticism to wear down a tired Bulldogs bench over forty minutes.

I like the Seton Hall -2.5.

3* HEAVY HITTER on St. Peter's -4

St. Peters is going to suffocate Fairfield with their defensive pressure in this matchup.
The Peacocks are the best defensive unit in the MAAC and it shows whenever they play at home.

Fairfield relies heavily on perimeter shooting to stay competitive in road games.
Saint Peters ranks in the top tier of the country at defending the three-point line and forcing contested looks.

The Peacocks hold opponents to a very low eFG% because they don't give up easy buckets at the rim.
Fairfields shooters will be under constant pressure for 40 minutes and likely won't find their rhythm.

Saint Peters plays at one of the slowest paces in college basketball.
They shorten the game and make every single Fairfield turnover count double.

The Stags have struggled against the spread when traveling to face elite defensive teams.
They are just 2-7 ATS in their last nine road games against teams with a winning home record.

St. Peter's is elite at winning the battle on the offensive glass.
They get second-chance points that kill the momentum of teams like Fairfield who want to run.

This line is short because Fairfield has a high scoring average against weaker conference opponents.
That offense disappears when they have to play a physical grind in Jersey City.

The Peacocks have been a covering machine at home lately, going 5-1 ATS in their last six.
Expect them to control the tempo from the opening tip and pull away late.

I like the St. Peter's -4 (-115)

1* Free Pick on Manhattan -120

google:search{queries:[Manhattan vs Canisius basketball February 15 2026 schedule,Manhattan Jaspers basketball injury report February 2026,Canisius Golden Griffins basketball injury report February 2026,Manhattan vs Canisius basketball head to head trends 2026]}>]}Manhattan is simply the more functional basketball team right now and they have all the momentum in this MAAC matchup. The Jaspers come into Buffalo having won two straight games, including a gutsy road win at Niagara on Friday night.

Canisius is in a total freefall and enters this contest on a miserable 10-game losing streak. The Golden Griffins are struggling to find any rhythm on offense, ranking 358th in the nation in field goal percentage at a dismal 40%.

Manhattan has a significant advantage in scoring depth and efficiency, averaging over 75 points per game compared to just 63 for Canisius. Jaden Winston and Terrance Jones are both locked in after dropping 21 points apiece in their last outing.

The Jaspers are also one of the best free-throw shooting teams in the country at 80.2%. In a game with a tight moneyline, having a team that converts at the stripe is a massive safety net for bettors.

Canisius is dealing with availability issues as well, with guard A. Benard out and forward A. Ash listed as questionable. They lack the bench depth to keep up with Manhattan over 40 minutes, especially playing their second game in three days.

The Jaspers have the motivation here after losing the first meeting back in January. Expect their superior ball security and elite foul shooting to be the difference against a gassed Canisius squad.

I like the Manhattan ML (-120)

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5* NO BRAINER of the Month on Niagara +5

Niagara is catching too many points as a home underdog in a classic MAAC rivalry spot.
The Gallagher Center is one of the most unique and hostile environments in the conference, featuring a tight layout that rattles visiting shooters.

Iona enters this matchup as the "name brand" team, but they have consistently been overvalued on the road this season.
The Gaels are just 3-4 against the spread in their last seven games when favored by 5.5 points or more.

Both teams are playing their second game in three days after Friday night contests.
While Iona had to travel after their win at Canisius, Niagara has been settled in at home and avoids the late-night bus legs.

The Purple Eagles have shown significant resilience at home lately, covering the spread in 14 of their last 20 games in this building.
They are also a perfect 1-0 against the spread this season when catching 5.5 points or more on their home floor.

Ionas offense is missing a key piece with Keshawn Williams out for the season with a knee injury.
Without his depth in the backcourt, the Gaels' perimeter rotation is thinner and more susceptible to fatigue in these quick-turnaround Sunday matinees.

Niagara does an excellent job of slowing down the tempo and forcing opponents into contested half-court looks.
They rank near the top of the league in effective field goal percentage defense when playing at home.

The Gaels have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games overall.
Expect a physical, low-scoring grind where the home dog keeps it within a possession or two until the final buzzer.

Bet Niagara +5.5.