Villanova Wildcats vs. Canisius Golden Griffins Betting Prediction

The Villanova Wildcats (2-2) face off against the Canisius Golden Griffins (1-2) in the AdvoCare Invitational at HP Field House. The game starts at 1:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 22, 2018, and will air on ESPN2.

Villanova Wildcats vs. Canisius Golden Griffins Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Golden Griffins lost big to the 14th-ranked Florida State Seminoles, 93-61, while the Wildcats fell to the Furman Paladins, 76-68.

Villanova forced Furman into a turnover percentage of 16.9 (above their season average of 11.1) while Canisius had a better effective field goal percentage (0.500 vs. 0.585). Canisius rallied around Takal Molson, who put up 15 points, six rebounds and five assists. Phil Booth, meanwhile led the way for Villanova, contributing 20 points and five rebounds.

Points at the line could be few and far between for Canisius in this battle. Dating back to last season, the Golden Griffins rank 264th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.216, while Villanova ranks 51st in FTA rate allowed (0.198). Also, the Wildcats rank 19th in turnover percentage (15.7 percent), while the Golden Griffins rank 29th in opponents’ turnover percentage (21.9 percent).

Villanova Wildcats vs. Canisius Golden Griffins Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Villanova, ATS Winner – Villanova, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

Villanova ranks 123rd in rebounds per game (36.5) while Canisius ranks 279th (33.3).

The Golden Griffins rank 31st in three pointers attempted per game (26.3) while the Wildcats rank 126th in three pointers allowed per game (21.2).

Villanova is 28th in the nation with 5.1 steals allowed per game while Canisius is 46th with 5.3 steals allowed per game.

The Wildcats rank 49th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Golden Griffins rank 191st (3.0).

Canisius ranks 24th in assists per game (16.3) while Villanova ranks 165th in assists allowed per game (13.4).