Buffalo at Niagara

The Buffalo Bulls had a 20-win season a year ago and a lot is expected this season. The problem is that their best player, Rodney Pierce, is really struggling. Pierce is averaging fewer points and is shooting just 34% from the field and leads the Bulls in turnovers as well. The trio of big men expected to develop are playing at the same level as a year ago, so this team isn't operating fully yet. That should give enough room for a tough Niagara team, especially on their home court, to open this one up. The Purple Eagles sport five double-digit scorers that can all hit the three, and at home they are usually hard to beat and are 3-0 already this season. I'll go with Niagara here.