The Canisius Golden Griffins (1-5) travel to Reilly Center to go head-to-head against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (1-5). The Golden Griffins will attempt to snap their five-game losing streak. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Canisius Golden Griffins at St. Bonaventure Bonnies Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Bonnies fell to the Akron Zips, 61-49, while the Golden Griffins were defeated by the UAB Blazers, 68-58.
Canisius did an excellent job of making free throws (16-20; 80.0 percent) while St. Bonaventure had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.1 (above their season average of 28.6). Tshiefu Ngalakulondi fueled St. Bonaventure with 11 points and 12 rebounds. Canisius, meanwhile, rallied around Takal Molson, who had 15 points and five rebounds.
The Bonnies won the only game between these two teams last season, 73-65. The Bonnies’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Golden Griffins. St. Bonaventure had a rate of 16.2, while Canisius posted a mark of 25.0.
The aggressive St. Bonaventure offense could be getting to the free throw line a lot in this contest. The Bonnies rank 21st in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.292, while Canisius ranks 295th in FTA rate allowed (0.272) dating back to last season. ,
Canisius Golden Griffins at St. Bonaventure Bonnies ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – St. Bonaventure, ATS Winner – St. Bonaventure, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Canisius ranks 40th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while St. Bonaventure ranks 282nd in three pointers allowed per game (24.2).
- The Golden Griffins average 3.0 blocks per game, which ranks 188th in the NCAA. The Bonnies rank 211th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- The Golden Griffins rank 32nd in assists per game (15.9) while the Bonnies rank 185th (13.3).
- St. Bonaventure ranks 188th in rebounds per game (35.0) while Canisius ranks 290th (32.7).
