Mount St. Marys Mountaineers vs Niagara Purple Eagles predictions, Feb 20, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

7 months ago

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The upcoming NCAA basketball clash between the Mount St. Marys Mountaineers and the Niagara Purple Eagles on February 20, 2026, promises to be a compelling matchup, with both teams aiming to strengthen their respective standings.

Mount St. Marys enters the game with a solid recent form, having secured victories in 3 of their last 5 matches. This form suggests a team that is building momentum, likely bolstered by effective offensive strategies and cohesive team play at home. The Mountaineers will leverage their home-court advantage, where they typically perform better, fostering a challenging environment for visiting teams.

On the other hand, Niagara has struggled slightly, winning only 2 of their last 5 contests. The Purple Eagles will need to address recent inconsistencies, particularly in defensive setups, to compete effectively against a mounting threat. Their odds reflect the challenges they face, priced at 3.02 for an away victory.

Current bookmakers suggest a strong likelihood for a Mount St. Marys win with odds at 1.31, reflecting a probable 63.1% chance according to prediction models. However, as both teams are equipped to produce surprising outcomes on the court, viewers can expect an engaging showdown with no guarantees.

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Mount St. Marys
72.6%

Niagara
27.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 69:62

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.3		3.47
	1.3		3.4
	1.31		3.02
	1.27		3.66

Latest Results

13.02.26 Rider Broncs basketball – Mount St. Marys Mountaineers basketball – 55:65
07.02.26 Iona Gaels basketball – Mount St. Marys Mountaineers basketball – 76:83
05.02.26 Mount St. Marys Mountaineers basketball – Merrimack Warriors basketball – 70:87
01.02.26 Mount St. Marys Mountaineers basketball – Manhattan Jaspers basketball – 72:65
30.01.26 St. Peters Peacocks basketball – Mount St. Marys Mountaineers basketball – 66:58

15.02.26 Niagara Purple Eagles basketball – Iona Gaels basketball – 70:68
13.02.26 Niagara Purple Eagles basketball – Manhattan Jaspers basketball – 69:76
07.02.26 Quinnipiac Bobcats basketball – Niagara Purple Eagles basketball – 56:55
03.02.26 Niagara Purple Eagles basketball – Canisius Golden Griffins basketball – 65:56
01.02.26 Niagara Purple Eagles basketball – Marist Red Foxes basketball – 46:58

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Mount St. Marys won 4.

Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.

Niagara may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Recently, Niagara has had a series of home games.

In this match, Mount St. Marys is the team to beat.

In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Mount St. Marys won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 507:490. (average 72.4:70).

Including home matches between the teams, Mount St. Marys won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 209:210. (average 69.7:70).

Latest Head To Head

19.01.26 Niagara Purple Eagles basketball – Mount St. Marys Mountaineers basketball – 58:68
14.02.25 Niagara Purple Eagles basketball – Mount St. Marys Mountaineers basketball – 83:84
05.01.25 Mount St. Marys Mountaineers basketball – Niagara Purple Eagles basketball – 68:62
03.03.24 Niagara Purple Eagles basketball – Mount St. Marys Mountaineers basketball – 72:91
21.01.24 Mount St. Marys Mountaineers basketball – Niagara Purple Eagles basketball – 71:82

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.25 (17.17%)

2. Arizona Wildcats: 6 (12.16%)

3. Duke Blue Devils: 7.5 (9.73%)

4. Houston Cougars: 8.5 (8.58%)

5. Iowa State: 13 (5.61%)

6. Florida Gators: 14 (5.21%)

7. Illinois Fighting Illini: 14 (5.21%)

8. Connecticut Huskies: 16 (4.56%)

9. Purdue Boilermakers: 20 (3.65%)

10. Kansas Jayhawks: 21 (3.47%)

11. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 36 (2.03%)

12. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 41 (1.78%)

13. Michigan State: 51 (1.43%)

14. Vanderbilt Commodores: 51 (1.43%)

15. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.43%)

16. Tennessee Volunteers: 67 (1.09%)

17. Louisville: 67 (1.09%)

18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 67 (1.09%)

19. St. Johns Red Storm: 67 (1.09%)

20. Virginia Cavaliers: 81 (0.9%)

21. North Carolina: 81 (0.9%)

22. Kentucky Wildcats: 81 (0.9%)

23. Wisconsin Badgers: 101 (0.72%)

24. Iowa Hawkeyes: 101 (0.72%)

25. St. Louis Billikens: 101 (0.72%)

26. Clemson: 126 (0.58%)

27. Brigham Young: 126 (0.58%)

28. Auburn Tigers: 151 (0.48%)

29. NC State: 151 (0.48%)

30. Texas Tech: 201 (0.36%)

31. UCF Knights: 201 (0.36%)

32. Texas A&M: 201 (0.36%)

33. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)

34. Indiana Hoosiers: 251 (0.29%)

35. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.29%)

36. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

37. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

38. UCLA: 251 (0.29%)

39. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

40. Georgia Bulldogs: 351 (0.21%)

41. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

42. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.15%)

43. Baylor Bears: 501 (0.15%)

44. Seton Hall Pirates: 501 (0.15%)

45. New Mexico: 501 (0.15%)

46. San Diego State: 501 (0.15%)

47. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.15%)

48. Missouri Tigers: 751 (0.1%)

49. Santa Clara: 751 (0.1%)

50. Miami (Ohio): 751 (0.1%)

51. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

52. Ole Miss Rebels: 1001 (0.07%)

53. TCU: 1001 (0.07%)

54. West Virginia: 1001 (0.07%)

55. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

56. Creighton: 1001 (0.07%)

57. Oklahoma Sooners: 1001 (0.07%)

58. Stanford Cardinal: 1001 (0.07%)

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